The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Jump-Rope Rhymes

Bell- bottom trousers, coats of navy blue,

Loose around the ankles, tight around the

As- K me no quesitons and I will tell no lies,

If you don't believe me  you can tyo to

Hel-lo operator give me number nine,

If he doesn't answe, give me back my dime.

(She sang this as a jump-rope rhyme)

Data entry tech comment:

Collector does not state what city informant lives in.

Where learned: Informant learned this in her room.

Keyword(s): Jump ; Plain

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