The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Jump-Rope Rhyme

DOWN IN THE VALLEY, WHERE THE GREEN GRASS GROWS,
THERE SAT   (NAME)   AS SWEET AS A ROSE.
ALONG CAME   (NAME)   AND KISSED HER ON THE LIPS.
HOW MANY KISSES DID SHE RECIEVE?

THE PERSON JUMPS UNTIL SHE MISSES.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share the same surname and place of residence.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE WOODS ; TOLD AT INFORMANT'S HOME

Keyword(s): ENDURANCE JUMP

Date learned: 03-01-1971