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Jump-rope Rhyme

DOWN IN THE VALLEY WHERE THE GREEN GRASS GROWS, THERE SAT (NAME) AS SWEET AS A ROSE,
SHE SANG, SHE SANG, SHE SANG SO SWEET,
ALONG CAME (BOY'S NAME) AND KISSED HER ON THE CHEEK, 
HOW MANY KISSES DID SHE RECEIVE?

ONE, TWO, THREE . . . (COUNT UNTIL THE PERSON MISSES. THE LAST NUMBER IS THE AMOUNT OF KISSES THE GIRL SUPPOSEDLY GOT.)
 

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share the same surname and place of residence.

 

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; TOLD AT INFORMANTS HOME ; 1448 Junction

Keyword(s): ENDURANCE JUMP

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

Date learned: 10-18-1971

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