The Frog Who Would A Wooing Go (Annotated)

The English folk song "A Frog He Would Awooing Go" is inspired by a nursery rhyme which has been handed down through generations. The frog chooses to woo (court) Miss Mousey, a funny and rather sad story. He travels to her and also proposes marriage frequently with the aid of his buddy Mr. Rat or a companion.

Miss Mousey accepts to marry his offer and they organize a wedding party. The celebration typically involves a feast along with dancing and is extended to different animal guests. The frog, mouse or perhaps even both frequently endure a terrible event which turns the story darkly. Several versions include them being eaten by a bigger animal or even facing other dangers which generally see them die. The end differs with the rhyme version.

The tale has been adapted into several forms - books, songs and plays - and it is often told to entertain kids. The book has been analyzed because of its folkloric features and its deep messages regarding courtship, nature hazards, marriage, and societal risks.

The rhyme has numerous versions with variations in the lyrics, the sequence of events as well as the conclusion, though the core components generally stay the same: The mouse is courted by the frog and they have encounters or maybe misadventures together afterward.