Solomon Grundy

Solomon Grundy,

Born on Monday,

Christened on Tuesday,

Married on Wednesday,

Took ill on Thursday,

Worse on Friday,

Died on Saturday,

Buried on Sunday,

This is the end

Of Solomon Grundy.

Origin

This rhyme was probably devised to teach children the days of the week and has remained popular since it was first recorded in the 19th century.