The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

JUMP-ROPE RHYMES

JUDGE, JUDGE, CALL THE JUDGE, MAMA HAD A NEWBORN BABY.
IT ISN'T A BOY AND IT ISN'T A GIRL, IT'S JUST AN ORDINARY BABY.
WRAP IT UP IN TISSUE PAPER, SEND IT DOWN THE ELEVATOR.
HOW MANY FLOORS DOES IT GO...1, 2, 3,
(AND SO ON UNTIL THE JUMPER MISSES)

Where learned: MICHIGAN

Keyword(s): CHARACTER ; ENDURANCE JUMP

Date learned: 00-00-1967