One for Sorrow (nursery rhyme)
One for Sorrow (nursery rhyme)
"One for Sorrow" is a traditional children's nursery rhyme about magpies. According to an old superstition, the number of magpies seen tells if one will have bad or good luck.
Lyrics
There is considerable variation in the lyrics used. A common modern version is:
Lyrics
One for sorrow, Two for joy, Three for a girl, Four for a boy, Five for silver, Six for gold, Seven for a secret never to be told.
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