Little Maid Little Maid — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Little maid, little maid,
Whither goest thou?
Down in the meadow
To milk my cow.

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What are the words to Little Maid Little Maid?
The lyrics to Little Maid Little Maid are: Little maid, little maid, / Whither goest thou? / Down in the meadow / To milk my cow.
How many lines does Little Maid Little Maid have?
"Little Maid Little Maid" has 4 lines of verse.

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