Leg Over Leg — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Leg over leg,
As the dog went to Dover;
When he came to a stile,
Jump, he went over.

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What are the words to Leg Over Leg?
The lyrics to Leg Over Leg are: Leg over leg, / As the dog went to Dover; / When he came to a stile, / Jump, he went over.
How many lines does Leg Over Leg have?
"Leg Over Leg" has 4 lines of verse.

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