Г‡ocuk Ећarkд±larд± Portakalд± Soydum Baеџucuma Apr 2026
(Molasses in the cupboard, it doesn't end no matter how much you lick it,) Ayşecik cik cik cik, Fatmacık cık cık cık, (Little Ayşe - chirp chirp , Little Fatma - no no ,) Sen bu oyundan çık! (You are out of this game!) Why It’s "Interesting"
You can find many animated versions of it on platforms like YouTube or TikTok if you'd like to hear the melody! Turkish Children's Games Г‡ocuk ЕћarkД±larД± PortakalД± Soydum BaЕџucuma
You might find different versions online, including some modernized as educational songs for toddlers to learn fruit names or colors. (Molasses in the cupboard, it doesn't end no
The rhyme is a playful, nonsensical story typical of nursery rhymes. Here are the classic lyrics: The rhyme is a playful, nonsensical story typical
(I peeled the orange,) Başucuma koydum. (I put it by my bedside.) Ben bir masal uydurdum, (I made up a story,) Duma duma dum, (Duma duma dum — nonsense rhythmic words ) Kırmızı mum! (Red candle!) The second part often includes:
Almost every child in Turkey grows up learning this rhyme. It’s the Turkish equivalent of "Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe".
Because it's so recognizable, it has been used in various Turkish TV shows and even commercials as a nostalgic callback.