A Man a Stool a Leg of Mutton and a Dog — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Two legs sat upon three legs,
With one leg in his lap;
In comes four legs
And runs away with one leg;
Up jumps two legs,
Catches up three legs,
Throws it after four legs,
And makes him drop one leg.

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What are the words to A Man a Stool a Leg of Mutton and a Dog?
The lyrics to A Man a Stool a Leg of Mutton and a Dog are: Two legs sat upon three legs, / With one leg in his lap; / In comes four legs / And runs away with one leg; / Up jumps two legs, / Catches up three legs, ... Read the full 8-line nursery rhyme at Rhyme Buster.
How many lines does A Man a Stool a Leg of Mutton and a Dog have?
"A Man a Stool a Leg of Mutton and a Dog" has 8 lines of verse.

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