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TWO LITTLE BLACKBIRDS SITTING ON A FENCE,
ONE NAMED JACK, ONE NAMED JILL.
FLY AWAY JACK, FLY AWAY JILL.
COME BACK JACK, COME BACK JILL.

Submitter comment: THE INDEX FINGERS OF BOTH HANDS HAD A SMALL PIECE OF
ADHESIVE TAPE. WHILE SAYING THE VERSE, THE PERSON
TAPS WITH THESE TWO FINGERS. WHEN THE BIRDS ARE TO FLY
AWAY, THE PERSON RAISES HIS HANDS HIGH AND EXCHANGES FINGERS,
SO THAT THE TAPE IS NOT SHOWING. WHEN THE BIRDS FLY BACK,
THE FINGERS ARE EXCHANGED, SO THAT THE TAPE IS SHOWING
AGAIN.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

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

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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