This Old Man

This old man, he played one, He played knick-knack on my thumb. With a knick-knack paddy-whack, Give a dog a bone. This old man came rolling home. This old man, a teacher kind, Left his old school far behind. In his little yellow home, He felt lonely on his own. This old teacher missed his class. This old man, he played two, He played knick-knack on my shoe. With a knick-knack paddy-whack, Give a dog a bone. This old man came rolling home. One bright day he heard "Hooray!" Children running out to play. Little Emma stopped to see, "Are you a teacher?" asked she. "Yes!" he said, "Come learn today!" This old man, he played three, He played knick-knack on my knee. With a knick-knack paddy-whack, Give a dog a bone. This old man came rolling home. "I teach music!" said the man, "Tap your knee, yes you can!" Emma giggled with delight, "Show us more!" she said so bright. Soon more children joined his plan. This old man, he played four, He played knick-knack on my door. With a knick-knack paddy-whack, Give a dog a bone. This old man came rolling home. Knock-knock-knock upon the door, "Teacher, teach us music more!" Children gathered all around, Making such a happy sound. This old teacher couldn't wait! This old man, he played five, He played knick-knack, feels alive! With a knick-knack paddy-whack, Give a dog a bone. This old man came rolling home. "Clap your hands and stomp your feet, That's how music sounds so sweet!" A fluffy dog came wagging too, "Woof-woof-woof!" he sang right through. This old teacher felt alive! This old man, he played six, He played knick-knack with two sticks. With a knick-knack paddy-whack, Give a dog a bone. This old man came rolling home. "Rat-a-tat-tat!" went the sticks, Teacher showed them music tricks. Little drums went boom-boom-boom, "Welcome to my music room!" This old teacher shared his gift! This old man, he played seven, Music sounds just like sweet heaven. With a knick-knack paddy-whack, Give a dog a bone. This old man came rolling home. Ting-a-ling went little bells, "Music class!" the teacher tells. Moms and dads came out to see, "What a lovely melody!" This old teacher rang the bell! This old man, he played eight, He played music that was great! With a knick-knack paddy-whack, Give a dog a bone. This old man came rolling home. "Thank you, Teacher!" little Kate, "Learning music is just great!" All the children clapped and cheered, "Best teacher!" young Tommy cheered. This old teacher felt so great. This old man, he played nine, He played music all the time. With a knick-knack paddy-whack, Give a dog a bone. This old man came rolling home. Every day at half past three, "Music time!" he'd call with glee. No more lonely, students new, He had classes, friends here too. This old teacher had such fun! This old man, he played ten, He played music with all his friends. With a knick-knack paddy-whack, Give a dog a bone. This old man came rolling home. Now remember what you've learned, How a teacher's joy returned. Share what you know, help others grow, And friendship's seeds you'll always sow. Teachers help us all along!