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Mrs Knife And Mr Fork

· by The Wiggles

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Mrs Knife and Mis ter (G)Fork

they went out for a lit tle (C)walk,

got to ge ther and set tled per (D7)down,

pret ty soon there’s a lit tle (G6)spoon.

Lit tle spoon in the su gar (G)dish,

close your eyes and a make a (C)wish,

lit, tle shake ther from the tled per (D7)pot,

give us some of the best you (G6)spoon.

Lit tle spoon in the su gar (G6)got.

There’s soa py (C6)wa ter in the sink and Mrs Knife gets Mis ter (G6)Fork to go (G6)slip ’ry dan cing (G7)un der neath the kit chen moon.

Some one’s sneak ing ’cross the floor, now they’re danc ing out the (D7)door, it’s some (Am7sus4)dish who’s run a (D)way with the (Am7sus4)lit tle spoon.

Got ta put those dish es a way.

Got ta put those dish es a way.

Got ta put those dish es a way.

Got ta put those dish es a way.

A (D7)way, a way, a way, a way, a way.

Mis ter Fork and Mrs (G)Knife,

is just how hap py can you (C)be,

it’s a noi sy kind of (D7)life

round the cut le ry fa mi (G6)ly.

And the time they love the (G)most,

is when they’ve had their eve ning (C)meal,

lie to ge ther on the (D7)plate,

we all know le how good that (G6)feels.

And the time they love the We all know how good that (G)feels.

We all know how good that (G)feels.

Mrs Knife And Mr Fork by The Wiggles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Mrs Knife And Mr Fork” by The Wiggles in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 96 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Mrs Knife And Mr Fork" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Mrs Knife And Mr Fork"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Mrs Knife And Mr Fork" use?: Just 15 chords: A7, Am7, B6, C, C#6, C#dim, C6, D, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Wiggles songs work for kids?: Try "Dancing Face", "Dancing Pants", "Dinosaur Roar". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.