Ride Away, Ride Away

Quick Answer

A playful riding rhyme about Johnny going to see his grandmother, with a cat and a dog along for the silly journey. It’s light, rhythmic, and easy to turn into a gentle ‘rocking’ bedtime verse.

Why This Story Works for Bedtime

The imagery is cozy—traveling to Grandma—and the rhythm pairs naturally with rocking or swaying. When you slow it down, it becomes a soothing motion cue that helps children settle.

Story at a Glance

RECOMMENDED AGES

2-6 years

READING TIME

1 min

THEMES

classic talefamilyfamilygentlegentleclassic taleeasy to understandcomfortingcomfortingeasy to understand

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Story Synopsis

Ride Away, Ride Away is a traditional-feeling rhyme that imagines a child named Johnny riding along to visit his grandmother. In true nursery-rhyme fashion, the journey is a little absurd and funny: a pussy-cat is tied on one side and a little dog on the other. Children love the silliness and the predictable cadence. You can use it as a ‘rocking rhyme’—swaying gently as you say each line, like a small horse ride turning into a lullaby. If your child enjoys routines, you can end the rhyme with a soft destination: “And Johnny arrives—safe and snug,” then tuck them in as the ‘ride’ finishes.

Story Excerpt

Ride away, ride away, Johnny shall ride And he shall have pussy-cat tied to one side; And he shall have little dog tied to the other; And Johnny shall ride to see his grandmother.

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In One Glance

Ride Away, Ride Away is a short nursery rhyme about Johnny riding to visit his grandmother, with a cat and dog humorously along for the ride. Its rhythm makes it easy to chant while rocking or swaying, turning it into a bedtime-friendly motion rhyme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Johnny rides to see his grandmother, with a silly cat-and-dog detail that makes the verse playful.

Ages 0–6, especially for children who enjoy rocking rhymes and repetition.

Use a slow tempo and gentle swaying, and end with a soft ‘arrival’ and a cuddle.

Yes—swap in your child’s name or change the animals to favorites to make it feel personal.