| "The Farmer in the Dell" | |
|---|---|
| Nursery rhyme | |
| Published | c. 1820 |
| Songwriter(s) | Traditional |
"The Farmer in the Dell" is a singing game, nursery rhyme, folksong, and children's song. It probably originated in Germany and was brought to America by immigrants.[1] From there, it spread to many other nations and is popular in a number of languages. It is Roud Folk Song Index number 6306.