Jerry Was A Joker — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Jerry was a joker.
He carried off the poker
And dressed it up from head to heel
In clover-tops and orange-peel
And fed it bones and barley meal.
Poor old Rusty Poker!

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What are the words to Jerry Was A Joker?
The lyrics to Jerry Was A Joker are: Jerry was a joker. / He carried off the poker / And dressed it up from head to heel / In clover-tops and orange-peel / And fed it bones and barley meal. / Poor old Rusty Poker!
How many lines does Jerry Was A Joker have?
"Jerry Was A Joker" has 6 lines of verse.

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