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Jump Rope Rhyme

Down in the valley

Where the green grass grows,

There sits (girl's name) as pretty as a rose.

She sang, and she sang

And she sang so sweet

Along came (boy's name)  and kissed her on the cheek.

How many kisses did she reveive?

1-2-3-4-5-6 (coutn goes until child trips,)

Data entry tech comment:

Collector does not state where informant lives.

Where learned: She learned this in grade school in NW Detroit , Michigan

Keyword(s): ENDURANCE ; Jump

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

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