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JUMP-ROPE RHYME

MAMA'S GOT A NEW BORN BABY.
CALL THE DOCTOR CALL THE NURSE.
CALL THE LADY WITH THE ALLIGATOR PURSE.
FIRST FLOOR STOP, SECOND FLOOR MISS.
THIRD FLOOR, BABY FLOOR, JUMP UNTIL YOU MISS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): CHARACTER ; ENDURANCE ; Jump ; SPEED-JUMP

Subject headings:

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

Date learned: 10-31-1968

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