A Little Pretty Pocket-book/Alphabet

by John Newbery

Great A, B, and C,
And tumble down D,
The Cat's a blind buff,
And she cannot see.

a, b, c, d.

Great E, F, and G,
Come here follow me,
And we will jump over
The Rosemary Tree.

e, f, g.

Here's great H, and I
With the Christmas Pye;
Who will eat the Plumbs out?
I, H, and I.

h, i.

Here's great K, and L,
Pray Dame can you tell,
Who put the Pig-Hog
Down into the Well?

k, l.

Here's great M, and N,
Are come back again,
To bring the good Boy
A fine Golden Pen.

m, n,

So great O, and P,
Pray what do you see?
A naughty boy whipt;
But that is not me.

o, p.

Here's great Q, and R,
Are both come from far,
To bring you good news
About the late War.

q, r,

So S, T, and U,
Pray how do you do?
We thank you—the better
For seeing of you.

s, t, u,

Here's great W, X,
Good Friends do not vex,
All things will go well
Dear W, and X.

w, x

There's great Y, and Z,
On a Horse that is mad:
If you fall down,
Farewel Poor great Y and Z.

y, z.