While I was reading about nursery rhymes on the internet, I found the actual meaning behind Sing a Song of Sixpence. It stated that the song actually had its origins with pirates. I thought it was interesting. I wonder what other nursery rhymes, had not so savory meanings.
Here is the article on Snopes: http://www.snopes.com/lost/sixpence.asp
Here is the article on Snopes: http://www.snopes.com/lost/sixpence.asp