Here's the Lord Lieutenant
"Here's the version of 'Eyes, Nose, Chin Chopper' my Irish great grandparents have passed down through our family. It's got a bit of a political spin on it and I'm guessing it relates to the Irish rebellion." -Cheryl
Here's the Lord Lieutenant
Action Rhyme
Here's the Lord Lieutenant (1)
Here's his two men (2)
Here's the Post Office (3)
Here he pops in (4)
Chin choppy, chin choppy, chin choppy. (5)
Notes
The Lord Lieutenant was the representative of the king or queen and was the chief executive, a sort of viceroy/governor. This function disappeared from the Republic of Ireland at the time of its creation, but it remains on an honorary basis in Northern Ireland.
Game Instructions
(1) Touch the Forehead.
(2) Point to both eyes.
(3) Touch the nose.
(4) Point to the mouth.
(5) Tickle under the chin.
Thanks and Acknowledgements
Many thanks to Cheryl Smith-Bone for sharing this rhyme!
