Old Sol In A Jingle


Hi-diddle-diddle,

The Sun's in the middle,

And planets around him so grand,

Are swinging in space,

Held forever in place,

In the Zodiac girdle or band.



Hi-diddle-diddle,

The Sun's in the middle,

And Mercury's next to the Sun

While Venus, so bright,

Seen at morning or night,

Comes Second, to join in the fun




Hi-diddle-diddle,

The Sun's in the middle,

And Third in the group is our Earth;

While Mars with his fire,

So warlike and dire,

Swings around to be counted the Fourth.











Hi-diddle-diddle,

The Sun's in the middle,

While Jupiter's next after Mars,--

And his four moons at night

Show the speed of the light;

Next golden-ringed Saturn appears,



Hi-diddle-diddle,

The Sun's in the middle,

After Saturn comes Uranus far;--

And his antics so queer,

Led Astronomers near

To old Neptune, who drives the last car.



[Footnote: Other planets are as yet too little known to claim place.]



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