A Swarm of Bees in May — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

A swarm of bees in May
Is worth a load of hay;
A swarm of bees in June
Is worth a silver spoon;
A swarm of bees in July
Is not worth a fly.

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What are the words to A Swarm of Bees in May?
The lyrics to A Swarm of Bees in May are: A swarm of bees in May / Is worth a load of hay; / A swarm of bees in June / Is worth a silver spoon; / A swarm of bees in July / Is not worth a fly.
How many lines does A Swarm of Bees in May have?
"A Swarm of Bees in May" has 6 lines of verse.

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