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OLD MR. KELLY

"OLD MR. KELLY HAD A PIMPLE ON HIS BELLY AND
HIS WIFE CUT IT OFF AND IT TASTED LIKE JELLY."

Submitter comment: INFORMANT JUMPED ROPE ROPE TO THIS RHYME IN NEW YORK FOR MANY YEARS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROSEVILLE ; 19058 SKYLINE

Keyword(s): PLAIN-JUMP

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

Date learned: 02-24-1970

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