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MOTHER MAY I?
CHILD ASKS FOR PERMISSION EACH TIME TO DO SIMPLE
THINGS THAT THE "MOTHER" COMMANDS A CHILD TO DO.
IF HE DOES NOT ASK FOR PERMISSION, HE LOSES HIS
POSITION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Racing Chasing Fighting |
Date learned: 01-23-1971