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Jump Rope Rhyme

DOWN IN THE VALLEY WHERE THE GREEN GRASS GROWS
THERE SAT [GIRL'S NAME] SWEET AS A ROSE
SHE SANG, SHE SANG, SHE SANG SO SWEET
THAT ALONG CAME [BOY'S NAME] AND KISSED HER ON THE CHEEK.
HOW MANY KISSES DID SHE RECEIVE?
1, 2, 3, . . . [UNTIL YOU MISS]

 

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): ENDURANCE JUMP

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

Date learned: 10-15-1967

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