The Hokey Pokey Poem: New and Original Versions

“The Hokey Pokey” is a popular children’s song and dance that originated in the United Kingdom in the 1940s. The origins of the song are unclear, but it is believed to have been based on a similar dance called the “Hokey Cokey” that was popular in the 1940s in the mining communities of northern England.

The song’s simple lyrics encourage participants to follow the dance moves, which involve putting different body parts in and out, shaking them all about, and turning around. The dance has since become a staple at parties, events, and children’s gatherings around the world.

“The Hokey Pokey” has been translated into many different languages and is known by various names, including the “Hokey Cokey” and the “Okey Pokey.” The song has also been adapted into a variety of different versions, such as the “Chicken Dance” and the “Bunny Hop.”

Despite its simple lyrics and dance moves, “The Hokey Pokey” has been the subject of some controversy over the years, with some religious groups and parents objecting to the song’s perceived promotion of secular values and “self-indulgence.” However, many others see it as harmless fun for children and a way to encourage physical activity and socialization.

The Hokey Pokey Poem (New Version)

You put your left hand in,

You take your right foot out,

You hop around a bit,

And shake your head about.

You spin around and then,

You do a little shout,

And when you’re all done,

You plop right on the ground.

You put your whole self in,

And take yourself right out,

You dance around like mad,

And scream and shout and shout.

You laugh and twirl and spin,

And jump and turn and pout,

And when you’re all done,

You fall down with a shout.

You put your hands up high,

And wiggle them about,

You stomp your feet down low,

And give a little shout.

You spin around and then,

You do a little pout,

And when you’re all done,

You turn and walk right out.

The Hokey Pokey Poem (Original Version)

You put your right foot in,

You take your right foot out,

You put your right foot in,

And you shake it all about,

You do the hokey pokey

And you turn yourself around,

That’s what it’s all about!

You put your left foot in,

You take your left foot out,

You put your left foot in,

And you shake it all about,

You do the hokey pokey

And you turn yourself around,

That’s what it’s all about!

You put your right hand in,

You take your right hand out,

You put your right hand in,

And you shake it all about,

You do the hokey pokey

And you turn yourself around,

That’s what it’s all about!

You put your left hand in,

You take your left hand out,

You put your left hand in,

And you shake it all about,

You do the hokey pokey

And you turn yourself around,

That’s what it’s all about!

You put your whole self in,

You take your whole self out,

You put your whole self in,

And you shake it all about,

You do the hokey pokey

And you turn yourself around,

That’s what it’s all about!

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