Andy Pandy, Sugardy Candy

Andy Pandy, / Sugardy candy…

ChantsLong rope

Andy Pandy,
Sugardy candy,
French almond
Rock.

Where this rhyme comes from

Printed: 1898
Where: Deptford, London

We have copied these words exactly as they were printed in 1898, spelling and all. The book marks it as a skipping rhyme.

"French almond rock" turns up again in our "Salt, Mustard, Vinegar, Pepper".

Source: Alice Bertha Gomme, The Traditional Games of England, Scotland, and Ireland, vol. II (London: David Nutt, 1898), 'Skipping', pp. 200–204. Rhymes collected by Miss Chase (public domain).

Older and newer versions

The same rhyme, changed by children over the years.

Pepper (fast)Chantsby 1881Salt, Mustard, Vinegar, PepperSalt, mustard, vinegar, pepper,
French almond rock…

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