The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

JUMP-ROPE RHYME

MISS LUCY HAD A BABY. SHE NAMED HIM TINY TIM.
SHE PUT HIM IN THE BATHTUB TO SEE IF HE COULD SWIM.
HE DRANK UP ALL THE WATER. HE ATE UP ALL THE SOAP.
HE TRIED TO EAT THE BATHTUB BUT IT WOULDN'T GO DOWN HIS THROAT.
MISS LUCY CALLED THE DOCTOR. MISS LUCY CALLED THE NURSE.
MISS LUCY CALLED THE LADY WITH THE ALLIGATOR PURSE.
"MEASLES," SAID THE DOCTOR. "MUMPS," SAID THE NURSE.
"CHICKEN POX," SAID THE LADY WITH THE ALLIGATOR PURSE.
OUT WALKED THE DOCTOR. OUT WALKED THE NURSE.
OUT WALKED THE LADY WITH THE ALLIGATOR PURSE.

Where learned: DETROIT

Date learned: CA00001960S