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LAST NIGHT, THE NIGHT BEFORE,
TWENTY-FOUR ROBBERS CAME TO MY DOOR.
THEY STOLE MY WATCH
AND THEY STOLE MY RING
AND THEN THEY ALL BEGAN TO SING.

LADY, OLD LADY TURN AROUND
LADY, OLD LADY TOUCH THE GROUND
LADY, OLD LADY SHOW YOUR SHOW
LADY, OLD LADY SHISHKABOO.

Where learned: NOT RECORDED

Keyword(s): ACTION-RHYME

Subject headings:

Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse

Date learned: 03-20-1968

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