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Mademoiselle Went Down To The Well — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Mademoiselle
Went down to the well,
Combed her hair,
And brushed it well,
Then picked up her basket and
Vanished!

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What are the words to Mademoiselle Went Down To The Well?
The lyrics to Mademoiselle Went Down To The Well are: Mademoiselle / Went down to the well, / Combed her hair, / And brushed it well, / Then picked up her basket and / Vanished!
How many lines does Mademoiselle Went Down To The Well have?
"Mademoiselle Went Down To The Well" has 6 lines of verse.