Pop Goes the Weasel – Violin Sheet Music

Download and print in PDF or MIDI free sheet music for Pop Goes the Weasel by Traditional arranged by nkawai for Violin (Solo)

Introduction

“Pop Goes the Weasel” is a nursery rhyme and tune of unknown origin. It first appeared in print in England in the late eighteenth century and has been popular there ever since. The rhyme was first recorded in the United States in the early nineteenth century, where it has also remained popular.

There are many variations of the lyrics to “Pop Goes the Weasel”, but the most common version is:

Pop! goes the weasel,
Up goes the government,
Down goes the monarchy,
And we all have a good time.

History of the Song

“Pop! Goes the Weasel” is an English nursery rhyme and singing game. It has a Roud Folk Song Index number of 5249.

The jack-in-the-box children’s toy often plays the tune at the end of itspop cycle.

The rhyme appeared in print first in James Orchard Halliwell’s Nursery Rhymes of England and Popular Games (1846),[1] and in slightly different form, with music, in The Celebrated Little Goosey Rhymes (1850).[2]

In Britain, the tune is often used as a progression play party dance, in which children circle around two crossed sticks or swords, joined at the handles by a length of elastic. When the elastic is pulled tight and released, it makes a popping sound, hence the name of the game and nursery rhyme.[3]

The Sheet Music

Pop Goes the Weasel is a traditional English children’s song and nursery rhyme. The melody is usually attributed to Henry Glover, and the words are usually credited to John William Office. It was first published in London in 1853 as a piano solo.

The sheet music for Pop Goes the Weasel can be found online and in music stores. The melody is usually attributed to Henry Glover, and the words are usually credited to John William Office.

How to Play the Song

“Pop Goes the Weasel” is a popular English language nursery rhyme and tune. It has a Roud Folk Song Index number of 7882.

The song is usually sung as a lullaby or play-party song. It has three verses, the first of which is:

All around the cobbler’s bench
The monkey chased the weasel;
The monkey thought ’twas all in fun
Pop! goes the weasel.

Conclusion

Thank you for choosing Pop Goes the Weasel – Violin Sheet Music. We hope you enjoyed learning and playing this fun and nostalgic tune. Remember to practice regularly to continue improving your skills on the violin. Happy practicing!