Miss Polly Had a Dolly

"Miss Polly Had a Dolly" also known as "Miss Polly had a little dolly", "Miss Polly" or "Miss Molly had a Dolly" is an English-language nursery rhyme, folk song, children's song and action song of American origin, published in 1865. It has a Roud Folk Song Index number of 16289.

Background
"Miss Polly Had a Dolly" is a popular nursery rhyme and children's song about a little girl named Miss Polly and a little dolly who was sick and calls the doctor to come and help.

Date of publication
The origins of this timeless rhyme can be traced back to the early 19th century,  although the exact date of its publication remains uncertain.

Lyrics
The most common version of the song lyrics are: