I Love Little Pussy — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

I love little pussy,
Her coat is so warm,
And if I don't hurt her,
She'll do me no harm.
So I'll not pull her tail,
Nor drive her away,
But pussy and I,
Very gently will play.
History:
This poem was first seen in 1830 and its popularity has it appearing
in almost every nursery rhyme collection. The rhyme tells a child
how to treat his/her pets gently.

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What are the words to I Love Little Pussy?
The lyrics to I Love Little Pussy are: I love little pussy, / Her coat is so warm, / And if I don't hurt her, / She'll do me no harm. / So I'll not pull her tail, / Nor drive her away, ... Read the full 12-line nursery rhyme at Rhyme Buster.
How many lines does I Love Little Pussy have?
"I Love Little Pussy" has 12 lines of verse.

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