Tom Glazer was an American folk singer, songwriter, and children’s author, born on September 2, 1914, in Philadelphia. He was well known for his parody songs and attracted the young audience with his rhymes and poems.
He got fame for his famous rhyme On Top of Old Smoky and later made a parody of the same, known as On Top of Spaghetti.
His main audience were the young kids, and all of his albums consisted of popular rhymes such as Space Songs, Energy & Motion Songs, Weather Song, Pat‑a‑Cake, Eensy‑Weensy Spider etc.
About the Song
On top of spaghetti is a very popular English poem for kids. It was the first classical children’s ballad sung by Tom Glazer.
The story follows a meatball’s adventure after someone sneezes, causing it to roll away and eventually grow into a tree.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Released | 1963 |
| Writer | Tom Glazer |
On Top of Spaghetti Lyrics
Intro
Ahh, mama Mia
Look at that, later boo
Verse
On top of spaghetti
All covered with cheese
I lost my poor meatball
When somebody sneezed
It rolled off the table
And onto the floor
And then my poor meatball
Rolled out of the door
It rolled in the garden
And under a bush
And then my poor meatball
Was nothing but mush
Bridge
Look at it, smushed all over
Well, maybe a little mushed
(verse)
Well, the mush was as tasty
As tasty could be
And then the next summer
It grew into a tree
Oh the tree was all covered
With the beautiful moss
And on it grew meatballs
And tomato sauce (tomato sauce)
Outro
So if you eat spaghetti (spaghetti)
All covered with cheese (covered with cheese)
Hold on to your meatball
And don′t ever, ah-choo!, Ah sneeze
Oh, yeah
Similar Rhymes Like On Top of Spaghetti
If you want to indulge your kids more with similar rhymes to On The Top of Spaghetti. Below rhymes are a must-listen then!
- Do You Know the Muffin Man?: A fun rhyme about a mysterious baker on Drury Lane!
- Peanut Butter and Jelly: This is a sing-along, funny song with catchy beats and silly actions.
- I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly: Great for giggles and laughter, this is a funny tale of a lady eating strange things.
- Five Fat Sausages: This rhyme is good for counting concepts and is about popping sausages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On Top of Spaghetti a Parody of?
On Top of Spaghetti is a parody of the traditional folk song On Top of Old Smoky.
Why Should We Teach Nursery Rhymes to Kids?
Nursery rhymes are a powerful tool to boost language skills, teach sounds, build memory skills, and spark imagination and creativity in little kids.
