To Market To Market Lyrics

One of the oldest nursery rhymes, with references dating back to 1611. A fun bouncing rhyme often used as a knee-jiggling game with young children. Best for ages 0–4. Knee bouncing rhymes are a classic infant-and-toddler bonding activity: the baby sits on the caregiver's knees and bounces gently in rhythm. This combination of touch, eye contact, and rhythmic input is one of the earliest forms of musical play and supports vestibular development. The big "jiggety-jig!" at the end is the joyful payoff toddlers anticipate. For more baby-and-parent songs, see [baby songs newborns 0–6 months](/blog/baby-songs-newborns-0-6-months).

To market, to market, to buy a fat pig,
Home again, home again, jiggety-jig!

To market, to market, to buy a fat hog,
Home again, home again, jiggety-jog!

To market, to market, to buy a plum bun,
Home again, home again, market is done!