As I Went to Bonner — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

As I went to Bonner,
I met a pig
Without a wig,
Upon my word and honor.

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What are the words to As I Went to Bonner?
The lyrics to As I Went to Bonner are: As I went to Bonner, / I met a pig / Without a wig, / Upon my word and honor.
How many lines does As I Went to Bonner have?
"As I Went to Bonner" has 4 lines of verse.

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