You help make Hymnary.org possible.

In 2025, more than 10 million people from 200+ countries found hymns, liturgical resources, and encouragement here. If Hymnary has meant something to you this year, would you take a moment to help sustain it? A gift of any size — and a note of encouragement, if you'd like to share one — directly supports the server costs, research, and curation that keep this resource freely available to the world.

Give securely online today, or mail a check to:
Hymnary.org (c/o Calvin University)
3201 Burton Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Thank you for being part of this important online ministry resource.

179. Apples For a Penny

1 My name, you see, is Kitty,
I've just come from the city
To sing this little ditty,
And pleas you, one and all.
I bro't along my basket,
My little jeweled casket;
My business- do not ask it,
For I'm going to explain.

Chorus:
Apples, for a penny,
Here's your fine strawberries,
Peaches, plums and cherries,
You may taste before you buy;
Apples, for a penny,
Here's your fine strawberries,
Peaches, plums and cherries,
You may taste before you buy.

2 Only just a penny,
You know you have so many;
I really haven't any,
As you can plainly see.
My heart is nearly breaking,
For nothing I am making;
I feel like one forsaken,
So I'll bid you all adieu. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: My name, you see, is Kitty
Title: Apples For a Penny
Author: I. D. K.
Refrain First Line: Apples, for a penny
Language: English
Publication Date: 1916
Topic: Children's Songs
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [My name you see is Kitty]
Arranger: E. O. E.
Key: F Major
Notes: Public Domain.



Suggestions or corrections? Contact us
It looks like you are using an ad-blocker. Ad revenue helps keep us running. Please consider white-listing Hymnary.org or getting Hymnary Pro to eliminate ads entirely and help support Hymnary.org.