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Jump Rope Rhyme

DOWN IN THE VALLEY WHERE THE GREEN GRASS GROWS, THERE SAT (NAME OF JUMPER) AS SWEET AS A ROSE.
SHE SANG, SHE SANG, SHE SANG SO SWEET,
ALONG CAME A LITTLE BOY AND KISSED HER ON THE CHEEK. HOW MANY KISSES DID SHE GET THAT WEEK?
1-2-3-4-5 . . . (COUNT JUMP UNTIL A MISS)

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ANN ARBOR ; TOLD AT GEDDES RD

Keyword(s): ENDURANCE JUMP

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

Date learned: 02-20-1971

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