Diddle, diddle, dumpling, my son John,Went to bed with his trousers on;One shoe off, and the other shoe on,Diddle, diddle, dumpling, my son John.1Alternate versions include:
Diddle diddle dumpling, my son JohnWent to bed with his britches on.One shoe off, and one shoe on;Diddle diddle dumpling, my son John.2Deedle, deedle, dumpling, my son John,Went to bed with his stockings on;One shoe off, and one shoe on,Deedle, deedle, dumpling, my son John.3
I hope this isn’t leading up too what I’m thinking of!