Five Little Pigs — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

This little pig went to the market.
This little pig stayed home.
This little pig had roast beef.
This little pig had none.
This little pig cried "Wee, wee, wee, wee!"
All the way home.

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What are the words to Five Little Pigs?
The lyrics to Five Little Pigs are: This little pig went to the market. / This little pig stayed home. / This little pig had roast beef. / This little pig had none. / This little pig cried "Wee, wee, wee, wee!" / All the way home.
How many lines does Five Little Pigs have?
"Five Little Pigs" has 6 lines of verse.

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