Little Jenny Wren — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Little Jenny Wren fell sick,
Upon a time;
In came Robin Redbreast
And brought her cake and wine.
"Eat well of my cake, Jenny,
Drink well of my wine."
"Thank you, Robin, kindly,
You shall be mine."
Jenny she got well,
And stood upon her feet,
And told Robin plainly
She loved him not a bit.
Robin being angry,
Hopped upon a twig,
Saying, "Out upon you! Fie upon you!
Bold-faced jig!"

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What are the words to Little Jenny Wren?
The lyrics to Little Jenny Wren are: Little Jenny Wren fell sick, / Upon a time; / In came Robin Redbreast / And brought her cake and wine. / "Eat well of my cake, Jenny, / Drink well of my wine." ... Read the full 16-line nursery rhyme at Rhyme Buster.
How many lines does Little Jenny Wren have?
"Little Jenny Wren" has 16 lines of verse.

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