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Jump-Rope-Rhymes

Girls chant "High, low, jolly, pepper," until the jumper misses, If she misses on "high", she must then jump while others turn the rope without touching the ground. If she misses on "Low," they twirl the rope low. If she misses on"jolly," she mus tspin around while jumping. If she misses on "pepper," the twirlers go very fast.,

Data entry tech comment:

Collector and informant share the same surname.
 

Where learned: DETROIT, MICHIGAN

Keyword(s): J ; S

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

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