See lyrics of “Miss Mary Mack”, the song was popularized in the early 20th century.
Miss Mary Mack, Mack, Mack
All dressed in black, black, black
With silver buttons, buttons, buttons
All down her back, back, back
She asked her mother, mother, mother
For fifty cents, cents, cents
To see the elephants, elephants, elephants
Jump over the fence, fence, fence
They jumped so high, high, high
They touched the sky, sky, sky
And didn’t come back, back, back
Till the fourth of July, July, July
About Miss Mary Mack Song
“Miss Mary Mack” is a classic children’s song and clapping game that has been a staple of American folklore. Miss Mary Mack” gained widespread popularity in the early 20th century, primarily through its use as a children’s clapping game.
While the song’s origins and early versions likely date back to the 19th century, the song itself has older origins, it became a well-known part of American childhood culture during this period. The song’s popularity was reinforced by its inclusion in folklore collections and educational materials.
For instance, it was featured in children’s games and activities, and later appeared in books and recordings documenting traditional American children’s songs. Its continued presence in popular culture, including television shows and other media, helped maintain its popularity over the decades.