John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt, His name is my name too! Whenever we go out, the people all shout, "There goes John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt!" John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidts, That's us you see! We wear the same shoes, and have the same views, John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidts! One sunny day, one John Jacob said, "I want to change my look!" He dyed his hair purple, put on a big grin, And wore a bright yellow hat on his head! His friend John Jacob saw him there, "Oh my! What do I see?" The first John Jacob laughed out loud, "It's still just little me!" They walked down the street, so different now, People stopped to stare and see, Some people pointed, some people smiled, "Look at those two, as happy as can be!" "It's good to be different!" John Jacob said, "To show the world who you are!" His friend John Jacob nodded and smiled, "You're still my friend, near or far!" John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt, Purple hair and yellow hat! John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt, And that is that! Now when they walk out, the people all shout, "There go our friends so bright!" One looks different, one looks the same, But both are such a happy sight! John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt, His name is my name too! Being different is okay, in every single way, John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt!
John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt Nursery Rhyme
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About John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt
John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt Nursery Rhyme Themes
🌈 It's Wonderful to Be Different!: When one John Jacob changed his hair to purple and wore a bright yellow hat, he was still the same good friend inside! This song teaches you that you can look different, dress different, or like different things, and you're still you - and that's amazing!
👫 True Friends Love You No Matter What!: Even when one John Jacob looked completely different, his friend still smiled and said "You're still my friend!" Real friends don't stop liking you if you change how you look or try something new - they love you for who you are inside.
✨ Being Yourself Makes the World More Beautiful!: When the two friends walked together - one different, one the same - people smiled because they were happy! The song shows you that when everyone gets to be themselves, it makes our world more colorful, fun, and joyful for everyone!
Did you know?: John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt is a fun nursery rhyme that became popular in America a long time ago. It was often sung by children at camp or on school trips. The name sounds funny on purpose and helps kids learn about rhythm and repetition. Some people think it started as a playful way for kids from different backgrounds to celebrate names from other cultures.
John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt Nursery Rhyme Original lyrics
John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt,
His name is my name too.
Whenever we go out,
The people always shout,
There goes John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt.
Dah dah dah dah, dah dah dah