The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Song

I'm a little teapot, short and stout.
Here is my handle, here is my spout.
When I get excited, hear me shout.
Tip me over and pour me out.

(This song can be accompanied by gestures indicating the handle and the spout.)

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share the same surname.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; informant's home