Nellie The Elephant

Jig · 6/8 · G major

Nellie The Elephant is a novelty song and popular children's tune written by Ralph Butler and Peter Hart in 1956, rather than a traditional folk melody. Set in a lively 6/8 meter in G major, it features a bouncy, upbeat rhythm and a playful character well-suited for marching or novelty arrangements. The tune achieved widespread fame through a 1982 punk rock cover by the band Toy Dolls, which became a surprise hit on the UK Singles Chart.

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