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Teddy bear, teddy bear, turn around.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch the ground.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, go upstairs.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, say your prayers.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, turn out the light.
Teddy bear, teddy bear, say goodnight.

Submitter comment: This jump rope rhyme dictated the actions for the
person jumping rope. For example, when it says turn around
the jumper must jump around in circles.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HEMLOCK

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse

Date learned: 00001970S

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