1. "Down came a jumbuck to drink at the billabong"
   "Under the shade of a coolibah tree"
2. "You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda with me"
   "Up rode the troopers, one, two, three"

This line is from the classic Australian ballad, "Waltzing Matilda," by Banjo Patterson. In fact, it's so loved by Aussies, it was once seriously considered as the new national anthem!

1. "Hey, hey, hey"
   "Oi, oi, oi"
2. "Yip, yip, yip"
   "Yeah, yeah, yeah"

While not a nursery rhyme, every Aussie kid grows up knowing this chant. After one person yells "Aussie Aussie Aussie," the rest will repeat "Oi, oi, oi" or repeat a singular "Oi" after someone calls out "Aussie!"

1. "Oh, we're bound for Botany Bay"
   "Farewell to the well-known Old Bailey"
2. "Singing too-ral-li-ooral-li-ay"
   "Or you'll find us in Botany Bay"

"Botany Bay" is an Australian folk song detailing the experience of Englishmen sailing to Australia. The song originally comes from a musical that was performed in London and then in Melbourne, Australia.

1. An avocado
   An engagement ring
2. An evening primrose
   An apple

"My Boyfriend Gave Me An Apple" is typically accompanied by a clapping game which school kids are fond of playing. It's a cheeky song with plenty of playful lyrics to giggle over!

1. A ship
   A boat
2. A dinghy
   A catamaran

While not strictly Australian, "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" is a classic nursery rhyme that all Aussie kids grew up with. Typically, preschoolers start singing this song with their teacher's help.

1. Among the flowers
   Among the gumtrees
2. In the forest
   In the bush

"Home Among the Gumtrees" is a country song written by John Williamson that many Aussies grew up listening to. It fondly speaks of the gorgeous natural surroundings enjoyed by Australians.

1. A bow in her hair
   A mare
2. A chair
   A deer

This is the opening line to the intro song of the iconic Australian children's show, "Playschool." For generations, Aussies have grown up hearing this jingle, plus plenty of other songs on "Playschool."

1. "Yummy, yummy"
   "With berries"
2. "For my honey"
   "In my tummy"

Another kids' show favourite, this song is from "The Wiggles." These brightly coloured entertainers put on live shows for children, as well as regular episodes filled with catchy songs.

1. "We send no invitation/we do not bid him come"
   "And walks about the garden/when the moon is shining bright"
2. "He hops about/as if he were at home"
   "Sometimes we hear his chattering call"

These lines are from the nursery rhyme, "Little Grey Bandicoot," by Maybanke Anderson, which details the adventures of a little bandicoot, and the whole family's efforts to spot the cheeky creature.

1. "To see what he could be, be, be"
   "To help his knee, knee, knee"
2. "To see what he could see, see, see"
   "To flee, flee, flee"

Slightly different versions of 'A Sailor Went to Sea' are sung throughout the English-speaking world, with fun actions accompanying the lyrics. What variants do you know of the words?

1. By the water
   On the windowsill
2. Perched on the tree
   On the old gum tree

This popular nursery rhyme was written in 1932, celebrating the trademark laugh of the kookaburra. This bird is known for the merry feeling its laugh gives off, echoing throughout the trees.

1. A slice of Vegemite toast
   A roast
2. A storm
   A cup of tea

These lines are also from "Home Among the Gumtrees" by John Williamson, celebrating the little pleasures of having a roast, a slice of Vegemite toast and a cup of tea - all Australian essentials!

1. Bird
   Dog
2. Mouse
   Cat

This nursery rhyme is sung throughout much of the English-speaking world, with the song being regularly performed on "Playschool" in Australia, accompanied by puppets and imagery.

1. Make its way through the garden
   Crawl down the water spout
2. Climb up the water spout
   Climb over the hose

Sometimes called "Incey Wincey Spider," this simple nursery rhyme tells the sweet story of a little spider who gets washed away from the water spout it was in, but then makes its way back up again.

1. Cobbers
   Champions
2. Rascals
   Vegemites

This iconic line is from the advertising jingle of Vegemite, Australia's favourite spread. In the ad, children merrily announce their love of Vegemite and the health benefits of the popular product.

1. Koalas
   Possums
2. Kangaroos
   Joeys

This simple nursery rhyme is sung to the tune of "Frere Jacques," and is an ode to one of Australia's favourite animals, the cuddly little koala. It also mentions possums, wombats, wallabies and roos.

1. "I still know my home."
   "I know where my heart is home."
2. "I still call Australia home."
   "I still return to my home."

"I Still Call Australia Home" is a touching ode to the land down under performed by Peter Allan in the musical, "The Boy From Oz." Plenty of kids grow up learning this song, especially if they did drama at school.

1. In a sturdy Ford
   In the pouch of a kangaroo
2. In a rusty Holden Ute
   On a kangaroo sleigh

This line is from Australia's very own take on "Jingle Bells," which includes references to the heat, summer outfits, barbeques, the pool and everything else that makes Australian Christmases so unique!

1. Pavlova
   Lamingtons
2. Gravy
   Roast

Australian musician Paul Kelly wrote "How to Make Gravy" as a Christmas tune, telling the story of a family's Christmas traditions. Plenty of people still analyse the lyrics to figure out who actually makes the gravy!

1. Together
   Indigenous
2. Australian
   United

"I Am Australian" is a rousing classic written by The Seekers and since performed by a host of other Aussie stars. The lyrics celebrate the multicultural nature and fascinating history of Australia.

1. "There's a smile on my face."
   "Let's move side to side."
2. "Let's do it together."
   "Who's in it together?"

This fun bop is the theme song of "Hi-5," another iconic kids show. "Hi-5" was made a particularly entertaining show due to the presence of a live audience filled with kids singing along to their fun songs!

1. "Today is so boring!"
   "Where are you going?"
2. "This morning"
   "The old man is snoring"

This silly tune is well known in Australia and is thought to date back to around 1912. It's thought to originate from New York, and it is now a popular nursery rhyme in Australia!

1. Fall in the muddy bog
   Sit on a speckled log
2. Hide from the neighbour's dog
   Sit by the bog

This children's tune is a popular, fairly modern one about the adventures of five frogs, the yummy bugs they get to feast on and the cool water they enjoy dipping into. What a life!

1. "Put on a brew."
   "Let's have tea."
2. "We'll all have tea."
   "Let's have a brew."

This fun little nursery rhyme is popular among Aussie kids and has a simple tune. Amazingly, it was first published in 1803! Did you know when it was first published, Polly was actually a pet name for Mary!

1. Sat on a tuffet
   Put her hair in a bonnet
2. Met Mr. Muppet
   Went to the buffet

This nursery rhyme first made its rounds in the mid-20th century, featuring a spider startling a young girl. Since its origins in England, it has become a fairly popular nursery rhyme in Australia as well.

1. Raced round the corner
   Tried to get warmer
2. Sat in the corner
   Was what he was known former

Similar to "Little Miss Muffet," "Little Jack Horner" is an older nursery rhyme focusing on a young protagonist. The rhyme tells the simple story of a little boy enjoying a plum pie at Christmastime.

1. "Please"
   "Now"
2. "Mate"
   "Sport"

"Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport" was a popular song written in the 1960s by the now controversial Rolf Harris. The lyrics mention various Australian animals, but they also use some outdated language.

1. Lighters
   Tools
2. Shears
   Recorders

"Click Go the Shears" is an Australian bush ballad telling the story of sheep shearers. The song is a nod to how important the wool industry was to early Australian settlers (and still is to many shearers!).

1. Dock
   Clock
2. Chickory
   Yay

The simple tune of "Hickory, Dickory, Dock" is well known by all. Teaching children how to tell time in a fun and approachable way, the song is known by Australian kids as well.

1. Hot
   Cute
2. Short
   Small

Another universal classic in the English-speaking world, "I'm a Little Teapot" is a popular American nursery rhyme which features accompanying actions for an added bit of fun.

1. Cute, cute, cute
   Sweet, sweet, sweet
2. Hurt, hurt, hurt
   Sick, sick, sick

This tune tells the story of Miss Polly who has an unwell doll. It's known by Aussie kids due to The Wiggles performing it with their own flair. The song is another great one for accompanying actions.

1. Raspberry
   Mulberry
2. Blueberry
   Cranberry

While English in its origins, "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush" is a song that many Aussies are familiar with, too. It can be sung to the tune of "Wheels on the Bus," making it an easy one to remember.

1. A ranch
   A farm
2. An acre
   A house

Everyone knows this one about Old MacDonald, his farm and all the noises his animals make! It remains a popular tune among Aussie kids, being one of the first they learn at school.

1. Jump jump
   Hop hop
2. Boing boing
   Skip skip

"Kangaroo Kangaroo" is a simple song by Peter Combe, one of Australia's most loved children's songwriters. The song tells the story of befriending various Aussie animals, and it includes the sounds they all make.

1. Plane
   Wattle
2. Gum
   Jacaranda

Another Peter Combe classic, "Jacaranda Tree" is a simple ode to the beautiful jacaranda tree, which is known for its purple flowers. It also notes the beauty of a bird taking shelter in the large tree.