The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Jumprope Verses

Blondie and Dagwood went to town.

Blondie bought an evening gown.

Dagwood bought a pair of shoes.

Sonny bought the evenign news.

And in it they read;

Close your eyes and count to ten

If you miss you mustg take the end.

Submitter comment:

The Informantis a 10 year old girl, my daught , who tother with her five sisters, related the following patter whic is recited yb individula who are twirling the rope.

Data entry tech comment:

Collector and informant share the same surname.

Where learned: Rosville, Michigan

Keyword(s): Charater ; ENDURANCE ; Jump

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