The oldest known version was first published in Tommy Thumb's Pretty Song Book (1744) with the following lyrics: Mistress Mary, Quite contrary, How does your garden grow?
Самая старая из известных версий была издана в «Книге милых песен Томми Тумба» (англ. Tommy Thumb's Pretty Song Book) (1744 год): Mistress Mary, Quite contrary, How does your garden grow?