Jack Jingle — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Little Jack Jingle, He used to live single;
But when he got tired of this kind of life,
He left off being single and lived with his wife.
Now what do you think of little Jack Jingle?
Before he was married he used to live single.

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What are the words to Jack Jingle?
The lyrics to Jack Jingle are: Little Jack Jingle, He used to live single; / But when he got tired of this kind of life, / He left off being single and lived with his wife. / Now what do you think of little Jack Jingle? / Before he was married he used to live single.
How many lines does Jack Jingle have?
"Jack Jingle" has 5 lines of verse.

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