The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

"Oh, say, say, my playmate, come out and play with me,
Climb up my apple tree, slide down my rain barrel,
Right through my cellar door, and we'll be jolly friends,
Forever more."
"So sorry playmate, I cannot play with you,
My dolly has the flu, boo hoo hoo hoo hoo."

Submitter comment: Sung and clapped by two people

Where learned: NEW YORK ; Kenmore

Date learned: 00001977 ca.