If I Were Richer — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

If I were richer
I'd buy a pitcher
With scenery on it.
'Jolica ware?
Storks here and there,
And a funny affair
With ladies on it.
In half a minute
I'd mix up in it
A wonderful drink?
Peppermint, ice,
Lemons and spice?
Taste pretty nice,
What do you think?

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What are the words to If I Were Richer?
The lyrics to If I Were Richer are: If I were richer / I'd buy a pitcher / With scenery on it. / 'Jolica ware? / Storks here and there, / And a funny affair ... Read the full 14-line nursery rhyme at Rhyme Buster.
How many lines does If I Were Richer have?
"If I Were Richer" has 14 lines of verse.

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