The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

Jump rope rime

Teddy bear, Teddy Bear, turn around,

Teddy bear, Teddy bear, touch the ground.

Teddy bear, Teddy bear go upstairs.

say your pairs

Teddy bear, Teddy bear, turn off the light

Teddy bear, Teddy bear spell goodnight.

G-O-O-D-N-I-G-H-T.

Where learned: Told in Detroit

Keyword(s): ACTION ; CHARACTER ; RHYME