The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Jump Roe Rhyme

Johnny over the ocean

Johnny over the sea

Johnny broke a tea cup

And blamed it on me

I told ma

Ma told pa

Johnny got a lickin

Ha ha ah

Salt, vingar, mustard, pepper

(faster with each of the last line)
 

Where learned: TOLD AT INFORMANT'S HOME

Keyword(s): CHARACTER ; Jump ; SPEED

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Rope Skipping Rhyme

Andy Spandy Sugardy Candy

French Almond rock

Bread and butter for your supper

All your mother;s got.

Submitter comment:

Informant heard children saying this while skipping rope in Sussex, England.

Where learned: TOLD AT INFORMANT'S HOME

Keyword(s): Jump ; Plain

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