James Callow Folklore Archive
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JOHNNIE OVER THE OCEAN, JOHNNIE OVER THE SEA,
JOHNNIE BROKE A MILK BOTTLE AND BLAMED IT ON ME.
I TOLD MA, MA TOLD PA, JOHNNIE GOT A SPANKING,
HA, HA, HA.
Submitter comment: THIS RHYME WAS REPEATED WITHOUT ANY REASON.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROCHESTER HILLS
Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Narrative Verse |
Date learned: 00-00-1942