Bat Bat Come Under My Hat — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Bat, bat, come under my hat,
And I'll give you a slice of bacon;
And when I bake,
I'll give you a cake,
If I am not mistaken.

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What are the words to Bat Bat Come Under My Hat?
The lyrics to Bat Bat Come Under My Hat are: Bat, bat, come under my hat, / And I'll give you a slice of bacon; / And when I bake, / I'll give you a cake, / If I am not mistaken.
How many lines does Bat Bat Come Under My Hat have?
"Bat Bat Come Under My Hat" has 5 lines of verse.

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