Old Missus Skinner — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Old Missus Skinner
Had dumplings for dinner
And sat on a very high stool;
When she cut thru the hide
There was nothing inside,
Which I'm sure was not often the rule.

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What are the words to Old Missus Skinner?
The lyrics to Old Missus Skinner are: Old Missus Skinner / Had dumplings for dinner / And sat on a very high stool; / When she cut thru the hide / There was nothing inside, / Which I'm sure was not often the rule.
How many lines does Old Missus Skinner have?
"Old Missus Skinner" has 6 lines of verse.

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