Cut Thistles in May — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Cut thistles in May,
They'll grow in a day;
Cut them in June,
That is too soon;
Cut them in July,
Then they will die.

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What are the words to Cut Thistles in May?
The lyrics to Cut Thistles in May are: Cut thistles in May, / They'll grow in a day; / Cut them in June, / That is too soon; / Cut them in July, / Then they will die.
How many lines does Cut Thistles in May have?
"Cut Thistles in May" has 6 lines of verse.

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