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ROPE-JUMPING RHYME

MINI, MINI, HA, HA
HAD A PAPA,
PAPA DIED, MINI CRIED.
MINI HAD A BABY
NAMED IT TINY TIM;
PUT IT IN THE BATHTUB
TO SEE IF IT COULD SWIM.
IT DRANK UP ALL THE WATER,
IT ATE UP ALL THE SOAP
MINI SAID, "I DON'T WANT THE DOCTOR,
I DON'T WANT THE NURSE.
I WANT 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: 00-00-1964

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