Lyr Req: There once was a rabbit developed a habit

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: There once was a rabbit developed a habit
From: GUEST,Christy-Lyn
Date: 01 Jul 12 - 03:05 PM

Hello everyone!

This poem has also been made into a song called "Rabbits". The words are listed as anonymous and the music is by Helen Deacon. There is also an Afrikaans version of the song written into the sheet music, but I never learned that. I was taught the song in primary school and sang it as one of my first solos in the local singing Eisteddfod (here in South Africa) when I was 9 years old. I absolutely loved it and thought it was so funny and clever :) Such fond memories.

I have been going through old family videos recently, and decided to put the video of the song "Rabbits" on youtube. If you would like to watch it, here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twy2K8vI-X8

And I found the sheet music for sale here: http://www.boosey.com/shop/prod/Helen-Deacon-Rabbits-Deacon-anon-unison/2032249

The words are almost exactly the same as those listed above.

Lovely to find so many other people who love this poem.

Regards,
Christy-Lyn

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: There once was a rabbit developed a habit
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Oct 12 - 10:28 PM

My brother was taught this poem as a child and when we had family concerts he was always encouraged to recite it. That was 70 years ago and the family has loved it ever since. We never knew where is came from (probably some long lost aunt taught it to him) and I can't believe that so many people around the world have been cherishing it as much as our family has. I trust many more children will have the pleasure of learning it and reciting it.

Regards, Nelva Cameron - Australia.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: There once was a rabbit developed a habit
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 31 Jul 14 - 04:15 AM

The rabbit poem was also published in the 1975 (or 74) Bath University Rag Mag, although not exactly the same wording.

Guest UK

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: There once was a rabbit developed a habit
From: GUEST,Julie East
Date: 08 Feb 18 - 02:51 PM

I memorized this for my son 30+ years ago-

Old English Nursery Rhyme
Remembered by Julie East

There once was a rabbit who developed the habit
Of twitching the end of its nose.
Its sisters and brothers and various others
Said “Notice the way that it goes.”

Then one little bunny said, “Isn’t it funny?
I’ll practice it down in the dell.”
They all said, “If he can, I’m positive we can.”
And did it remarkably well!

Now all the world over, where bunnies eat clover,
And wiggle and scratch with their toes;
There isn’t a rabbit who hasn’t the habit
Of twitching the end of its nose.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: There once was a rabbit developed a habit
From: GUEST,Andiliqueur
Date: 09 Feb 18 - 11:40 AM

I sing this to the tune of Ye Banks and Braes.It fits well.

Subject: Wee Wigglenose
From: GUEST,Jeanne
Date: 17 Mar 18 - 11:25 PM

Help please ! For years I have searched for a child’s book 1940’s -1950’s about a rabbit/bunny named Weewigglenose. He may be in a book with other stories. I can’t remember. He got his name because he wiggled his nose and I think he was small.
During this time when I read the book I lived in Chicago
to mid 50’s. I’m not sure if that helps.
Thank you thank you thank you!! -Jeanne

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: There once was a rabbit developed a habit
From: Charlie Baum
Date: 18 Mar 18 - 12:44 AM

GUEST, Jeanne--

Basic Readers - Curriculum Foundation Series: Friends and Neighbours
by Gray, William S. (William Scott), 1885-1960

Publication date 1940
Topics English
Publisher Gage : Toronto
Collection ualbertawiedrick; university_of_alberta_libraries; toronto
Digitizing sponsor University of Alberta Libraries
Contributor University of Alberta Libraries
Language English
Volume Book 2.1

Go to:
https://archive.org/details/basicreaderscurr21gray
There's a book at the top of the page. Then scroll to the story on pp. 102-108.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: There once was a rabbit developed a habit
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Sep 18 - 02:36 PM

I suspect you may have the answer by now but the missing lyrics are;

‘Now, all the world over,
Where bunnies eat clover
And scramble and scratch with their toes,
There isn’t a rabbit
Who hadn’t the habit
Of twitching the end of his nose!’

Best,

Johnny

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: There once was a rabbit developed a habit
From: GUEST,Nancy
Date: 26 Oct 18 - 04:37 AM

I have the music of it, & will record it with the children if you like or can forward the music. ?