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JUMP-ROPE RHYME

ASK YOUR MOTHER FOR FIFTY CENTS TO SEE THE MONKEY JUMP THE FENCE,
HE JUMPED SO HIGH HE TOUCHED THE SKY AND NEVER CAME DOWN TILL
FOURTH OF JULY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; informant's home

Keyword(s): CHARACTER ; PLAIN-JUMP

Subject headings:

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

Date learned: 03-06-1971

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