Go Back To Sweden — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

There was a Young Lady of Sweden,
Who went by the slow train to Weedon;
When they cried, "Weedon Station!" she made no observation,
But thought she should go back to Sweden.

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What are the words to Go Back To Sweden?
The lyrics to Go Back To Sweden are: There was a Young Lady of Sweden, / Who went by the slow train to Weedon; / When they cried, "Weedon Station!" she made no observation, / But thought she should go back to Sweden.
How many lines does Go Back To Sweden have?
"Go Back To Sweden" has 4 lines of verse.

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