Lady Of Parma — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

There was a Young Lady of Parma,
Whose conduct grew calmer and calmer:
When they said, "Are you dumb?" she merely said, "Hum!"
That provoking Young Lady of Parma.

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What are the words to Lady Of Parma?
The lyrics to Lady Of Parma are: There was a Young Lady of Parma, / Whose conduct grew calmer and calmer: / When they said, "Are you dumb?" she merely said, "Hum!" / That provoking Young Lady of Parma.
How many lines does Lady Of Parma have?
"Lady Of Parma" has 4 lines of verse.

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