The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

JUMP-ROPE RHYME

JOHNNY OVER THE OCEAN,
JOHNNY OVER THE SEA,
JOHNNY BROKE A MILK BOTTLE,
AND BLAMED IT ON ME.
I TOLD MOM
AND MOM TOLD PA.
JOHNNY GOT A WHIPPING
HA, HA, HA!
HOW MANY WHIPPINGS DID HE GET?
1-2-3 (UNTIL YOU MISS)

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector are the same person.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): CHARACTER ; ENDURANCE JUMP

Date learned: 09-26-1969