The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Jump Rope Rhyme

I am a pretty little Dutch girl
As pretty as pretty can be.
And all the boys in the neighborhood
Are crazy over me.

My boyfriend's name is Tommy.
He comes from the land of salami.
With pickles on his nose and 5 black toes.
That's the way my story goes.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): CHARACTER ; PLAIN JUMP