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JUMP ROPE RHYME

MINNIE, MINNIE HA, HA
WENT FOR HER PA, PA
PA PA DIED
MINNIE CRIED
MINNIE HAD A BABY
CALLED IT TINY TIM
PUT IT IN THE BATHTUB
TAUGHT IT HOW TO SWIM
DRANK UP ALL THE WATER
ATE UP ALL THE SOAP
HE DIED THAT NIGHT
WITH A BUBBLE IN HIS THROAT.
IN CAME THE DOCTOR
IN CAME THE NURSE
IN CAME THE LADY
WITH THE ALLIGATOR PURSE.
OUT WENT THE DOCTOR
OUT WENT THE NURSE
OUT WENT THE LADY
WITH THE ALLIGATOR PURSE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): CHARACTER ; PLAIN-JUMP

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

Date learned: 03-00-1970

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