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Jump-Rope Rhyme

DOWN IN THE VALLEY WHERE THE GREEN GRASS GROWS
THERE SAT (NAME) AS SWEET AS A ROSE.
ALONG CAME (NAME) AND KISSED HER ON THE NOSE.
HOW MANY KISSES DID SHE GET?

(COUNT OUT)

Submitter comment:

From informant's childhood.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): ENDURANCE JUMP

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

Date learned: 12-00-1967

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