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JUMP-ROPE RHYME
MARY! WHO'S CALLING MY NAME?
MARY: I'M PLAYING A GAME.
MARY YOU'RE WANTED ON THE PHONE.
IF IT AIN'T MY BOYFRIEND,
TELL HIM I AIN'T HOME.
LISTEN TO THE CLOCK GO TICK-TOCK.
LISTEN TO THE CLOCK GO TICK-TOCK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Verse Game Verse |
Date learned: 11-00-1974