Cushy Cow — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Cushy cow, bonny, let down thy milk,
And I will give thee a gown of silk;
A gown of silk and a silver tee,
If thou wilt let down thy milk to me.

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What are the words to Cushy Cow?
The lyrics to Cushy Cow are: Cushy cow, bonny, let down thy milk, / And I will give thee a gown of silk; / A gown of silk and a silver tee, / If thou wilt let down thy milk to me.
How many lines does Cushy Cow have?
"Cushy Cow" has 4 lines of verse.

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