The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

JUMP ROPE RHYME

WE USED TO RUN INTO THE ROPE, JUMP AND SAY;
"A, MY NAME IS ALICE, MY HUSBAND'S NAME IS AL.
WE LIVE IN ARIZONA AND WE SELL APPLES."
"B, MY NAME IS BETTY, MY HUSBAND'S NAME IS BOB.
WE LIVE IN BOSTON AND WE SELL BONNETS."
C, MY NAME IS ... AND SO ON THROUGH THE WHOLE ALPHABET.

Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT

James Callow Keyword(s): CHAIN

Date learned: 09-17-1972