The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

JUMP ROPE RHYME

"MRS. LUCY HAD A BABY,
SHE CALLED IT TINY TEARS.
SHE PUT IT IN THE BATHTUB
TO SEE IF IT COULD SWIM.
INSTEAD THE BABY DRANK THE WATER
AND ATE UP ALL THE SOAP}
MRS. LUCY CALLED THE DOCTOR AND THE NURSE:
MRS. LUCY CALLED THE LADY WITH THE ALLIGATOR PURSE.
MEASLES SAID THE DOCTOR
MEASLES SAID THE NURSE;
MEASLES SAID THE LADY WITH THE ALLIGATOR PURSE."

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; PLYMOUTH

Keyword(s): CHARACTER ; PLAIN-JUMP

Date learned: 11-01-1969