The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Jump Rope Rhyme

Down in the valley where the green grass grows.

There sat Sally as pretty as a rose.

Along came John and kissed her on the nose.

Howl may times did he kiss her?

 Jump  = One, Two,Three, Four, Five, etc. until you miss.

Where learned: Detroit,Michigan

Keyword(s): ENDURANCE ; Jump

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Rope- Jumping Rime

Down in the valley where the green grass grows,

There sat (name) pretty as a rose.

She sang, and she sang, and she sang so sweet,

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

How many kisses did tshe revieve?

Ten, twenty, thirty, etc.

Where learned: Detroit,Michigan

Keyword(s): ENDURANCE ; Jump

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Blue Bells

Blue bells,cockle shells,

Ienie, meenie , over.

(Jumping rope, swing rope, back & forth on ground and over an over)

Where learned: Detroit,Michigan

Keyword(s): Jump ; Plain

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