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JUMP ROPE RHYME

MAMA HAD A BABY
NOT A BOY, NOT A GIRL.
JUST A LITTLE BABY.

WRAP IT UP IN TISSUE PAPER
SEND IT UP THE ELEVATOR
FIRST FLOOR MISS
SECOND FLOOR MISS
THIRD FLOOR MISS
FOURTH FLOOR THERE IS NO MORE

KICK IT OU THE ELEVATOR DOOR.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; HOLDEN HALL ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): CHARACTER ; PLAIN-JUMP

Subject headings:

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

Date learned: 10-06-1967

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