Betty Blue — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Little Betty Blue
Lost her holiday shoe;
What shall little Betty do?
Give her another
To match the other
And then she'll walk upon two.

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What are the words to Betty Blue?
The lyrics to Betty Blue are: Little Betty Blue / Lost her holiday shoe; / What shall little Betty do? / Give her another / To match the other / And then she'll walk upon two.
How many lines does Betty Blue have?
"Betty Blue" has 6 lines of verse.

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