Lady Of Clare — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

There was a Young Lady of Clare,
Who was madly pursued by a Bear;
When she found she was tired, she abruptly expired,
That unfortunate Lady of Clare.

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What are the words to Lady Of Clare?
The lyrics to Lady Of Clare are: There was a Young Lady of Clare, / Who was madly pursued by a Bear; / When she found she was tired, she abruptly expired, / That unfortunate Lady of Clare.
How many lines does Lady Of Clare have?
"Lady Of Clare" has 4 lines of verse.

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