The Union Haggadah, ed. by The Central Council of American Rabbis [1923], at sacred-texts.com
Allegorical meanings have been sought in the Ḥad Gadyo, on the supposition that it illustrates the working of Divine justice in the history of mankind. In reality, it is a rhyme for children, to keep their interest to the end of the Seder. As in the preceding number so in this one, grown people become children. The company reads in unison (not racing as in "Who Knows One" but) with regular rhythm, as to the beat of music; or sings it to one of the following musical settings.
An only kid! An only kid,
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2. Then came the cat
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3. Then came the dog
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4. Then came the stick
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5. Then came the fire
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6. Then came the water
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7. Then came the ox
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8. Then came the butcher
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9 Then came the angel of death | |
10. Then came the Holy One, blest be He! |
94:* Pieces of money.