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RED ROVER

CHILDREN STAND IN TWO LINES PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER
AND FAR APART. ONE LINE OF CHILDREN CHANTS "RED ROVER,
RED ROVER, SEND (NAME OF CHILD) OVER." THE CHILD
RUNS OVER. IF HE BREAKS THE LINE, THE CHILDREN HAVE
FORMED BY HOLDING HANDS, HE MAY GO BACK TO HIS OWN
SIDE. IF NOT, THE WINNING TEAM GETS TO KEEP HIM.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Racing Chasing Fighting

Date learned: 02-11-1968

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