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FOLK RHYME
WHEN YOU SEE BLACKBIRDSOR CROWS IN TREES, THIS RHYME HELPS
TO PREDICT THE FUTURE.
1 FOR SORROW,
2 FOR JOY,
3 FOR A LETTER,
4 FOR A BOY,
5 FOR SILVER,
6 FOR GOLD,
7 FOR A SECRET NEVER TOLD.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- C86O |
Date learned: 05-03-1972