Doctor Fell — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

I do not like thee, Doctor Fell;
The reason why I cannot tell;
But this I know, and know full well,
I do not like thee, Doctor Fell!

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What are the words to Doctor Fell?
The lyrics to Doctor Fell are: I do not like thee, Doctor Fell; / The reason why I cannot tell; / But this I know, and know full well, / I do not like thee, Doctor Fell!
How many lines does Doctor Fell have?
"Doctor Fell" has 4 lines of verse.

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