Baa Baa Black Sheep — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Baa, baa, black sheep,
Have you any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir,
Three bags full;
One for the master,
And one for the dame,
And one for the little boy
Who lives down the lane.
History:
No historical significance can be attributed to this nursery rhyme.
It is sung to the same tune as "A, B, C, D, E, F, G" which in turn
is from a French tune ("Ah vous dirai je") .

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What are the words to Baa Baa Black Sheep?
The lyrics to Baa Baa Black Sheep are: Baa, baa, black sheep, / Have you any wool? / Yes sir, yes sir, / Three bags full; / One for the master, / And one for the dame, ... Read the full 12-line nursery rhyme at Rhyme Buster.
How many lines does Baa Baa Black Sheep have?
"Baa Baa Black Sheep" has 12 lines of verse.

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