Davy Davy Dumpling — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Davy Davy Dumpling,
Biol him in a pot;
Sugar him, and butter him,
And eat him while he's hot!

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What are the words to Davy Davy Dumpling?
The lyrics to Davy Davy Dumpling are: Davy Davy Dumpling, / Biol him in a pot; / Sugar him, and butter him, / And eat him while he's hot!
How many lines does Davy Davy Dumpling have?
"Davy Davy Dumpling" has 4 lines of verse.

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