Do Chuhe The
Pakistan/India Urdu Nursery Rhyme
Original Lyrics
دو چوہے تھے، موٹے موٹے تھے، چھوٹے چھوٹے تھے
دونوں کھیل رہے تھے
بلی نے دیکھا، بلی بولی "میاؤں!
میں بھی آؤں، میں بھی آؤں؟"
نہیں ماسی، نہیں تم آؤ گی
موچھ کھینچ ڈالو گی
پونچھ کاٹ ڈالو گی
ہمیں مار ڈالو گی
ہم تو نہیں آئیں گے، ہم بھاگ جائیں گے!
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Romanization:
Do chuhe the, mote mote the, chhote chhote the
Dono khel rahe the
Billi ne dekha, billi boli "Meow!
Main bhi aaoon, main bhi aaoon?"
Nahi maasi, nahi tum aaogi
Mooch kheench daalogi
Poonch kaat daalogi
Humein maar daalogi
Hum to nahi aayenge, hum bhaag jaayenge!
English Translation
Both were playing
The cat saw them, the cat said "Meow!
Shall I also come, shall I also come?"
"No, Auntie Cat, you won't come
You will pull our whiskers
You will cut our tails
You will kill us
We will not come, we will run away!"
History and Meaning
"Do Chuhe The" is a popular action rhyme sung in both Pakistan and India. Children love acting out the roles of the mice and cat, making it an interactive and engaging learning experience.
The rhyme has many variations where the mice are shown doing different activities like eating pizza, singing songs, or dancing, reflecting how the rhyme has evolved with modern times while maintaining its traditional charm.
This song teaches children important lessons about being cautious and recognizing potential dangers, all while maintaining a playful tone that doesn't frighten young listeners. The repetitive structure and simple vocabulary make it perfect for early Urdu language learners, and the dramatic cat-mouse confrontation keeps children entertained.