The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Rope-Jump Rhyme

I like coffee.

I like tea.

I like _____ to jumpe in with me.

Where learned: TOLD AT INFORMANT'S HOME

Keyword(s): Jump ; Plain

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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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Jump Rope Rhyme

Teddy bear, teddy, bear turn around.

Teddy bear, teddy bear touch the ground

Teddy bear, teddy bear go up stairs.

Teddy bear, teddy bear turn off the light.

Teddy bear, teddy bear say good-night.

( As the jumper says this she must dowhat ever the rhyme tells Teddy bear to do while she is jumping.

Data entry tech comment:

Collector and informant share the same surname.

Where learned: Told at informant's home.

Keyword(s): ACTION ; CHARACTER ; RHYME

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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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Jump Rope Rhyme

Blondie and Dagwood went to town,

Blondie bought an evening gown.

Dagwood bought a pair of shoes,

Alexander bought the news,

And in ther news it said,

"Close your eyes and count to ten."

"If you miss you take an end."

Data entry tech comment:

Collector and informant share the same surname and address.

Where learned: Told at informant's home.

Keyword(s): CHARACTER ; ENDURANCE ; Jump

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