The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Jump-Rope Rhyme

DOWN IN THE VALLEY WHERE THE GREEN GRASS GROWS,
THERE SAT (GIRL'S NAME) AS SWEET 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 RECEIVE?
1, 2, 3, 4, . . .

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector are the same person.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM ; 21505 NORMANDALE

Keyword(s): ENDURANCE JUMP

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR.

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