City Of Troy — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

There was an Old Person of Troy,
Whose drink was warm brandy and soy,
Which he took with a spoon, by the light of the moon,
In sight of the city of Troy.

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What are the words to City Of Troy?
The lyrics to City Of Troy are: There was an Old Person of Troy, / Whose drink was warm brandy and soy, / Which he took with a spoon, by the light of the moon, / In sight of the city of Troy.
How many lines does City Of Troy have?
"City Of Troy" has 4 lines of verse.

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