Little Lad Little Lad — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Little lad, little lad,
Where wast thou born?
Far off in Lancashire,
Under a thorn;
Where they sup sour milk
From a ram's horn.

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What are the words to Little Lad Little Lad?
The lyrics to Little Lad Little Lad are: Little lad, little lad, / Where wast thou born? / Far off in Lancashire, / Under a thorn; / Where they sup sour milk / From a ram's horn.
How many lines does Little Lad Little Lad have?
"Little Lad Little Lad" has 6 lines of verse.

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