The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

JUMP ROPE RHYMES

GENEVA HAD A BABY, HIS NAME WAS JIM
SHE PUT HIM IN THE BATHTUB TO TEACH HIM HOW TO SWIM
HE DRANK A GALLON OF WATER AND ATE A BAR OF SOAP
NOW GENEVA'S BABY KNOWS HOW TO FLOAT.
FLOATING DOWN THE RIVER,
FLOATING DOWN THE LAKE
NOW GENEVA'S BABY HAS A STOMACH ACHE.

Where learned: NORTH DAKOTA

Date learned: 02-00-1980