Georgie Porgie — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Georgie Porgie, puddin' and pie,
Kissed the girls and made them cry.
When the boys came out to play,
Georgie Porgie ran away.
History: This rhyme refers to the amorous and amoral Prince
Regent who became George IV during Regency times in England

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What are the words to Georgie Porgie?
The lyrics to Georgie Porgie are: Georgie Porgie, puddin' and pie, / Kissed the girls and made them cry. / When the boys came out to play, / Georgie Porgie ran away. / History: This rhyme refers to the amorous and amoral Prince / Regent who became George IV during Regency times in England
How many lines does Georgie Porgie have?
"Georgie Porgie" has 6 lines of verse.

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