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Rope- Jumping Rhyme

Down in the valley where the gree grass grows

There stood (a name) as sweet as a rose.

Along came a nigger and kissed

her on the nose.

Data entry tech comment:

Collector and informant share the same surname and address.

Where learned: She learned it when she was in grade school.

Keyword(s): Jump ; Plain

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

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