🟠Troubling Associations / Ambiguous Meaning
This song may be upsetting to some; use with caution. “Ring Around the Rosie” is widely believed to be about death and plague, although sources disagree. We recommend that you consider this song carefully before using it (or its tune) in storytime.
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💚 Suggested replacement songs:
- Hokey Pokey (turning around, jumping in and out).
- Silly Dance Contest by Jim Gill (dancing, jumping around; can add falling down).