Lady Of Welling — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

There was a Young Lady of Welling,
Whose praise all the world was a-telling;
She played on the harp, and caught several Carp,
That accomplished Young Lady of Welling.

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What are the words to Lady Of Welling?
The lyrics to Lady Of Welling are: There was a Young Lady of Welling, / Whose praise all the world was a-telling; / She played on the harp, and caught several Carp, / That accomplished Young Lady of Welling.
How many lines does Lady Of Welling have?
"Lady Of Welling" has 4 lines of verse.

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