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CHINESE FIREDRILL
THIS VERSION TAKES PLACE AT A RAILROAD CROSSING.
BEFORE CROSSING THE TRACKS, TWO PEOPLE GET OUT,
ONE LOOKING DOWN ONE WAY, THE OTHER CROSSING THE
TRACKS AND LOOKING THE OTHER WAY. THE DRIVERS
FOLLOWING THE CAR USUALLY SEEM PERPLEXED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN, ASSUMED ; DEARBORN HEIGHTS
Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Bodily Activity Song: Game, Pastime, Sport |
Date learned: 11-00-1968