One Misty Moisty Morning — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

One misty, moisty morning,
When cloudy was the weather,
I chanced to meet an old man,
Clothed all in leather.
He began to compliment
And I began to grin.
How do you do? And how do you do?
And how do you do again?

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What are the words to One Misty Moisty Morning?
The lyrics to One Misty Moisty Morning are: One misty, moisty morning, / When cloudy was the weather, / I chanced to meet an old man, / Clothed all in leather. / He began to compliment / And I began to grin. ... Read the full 8-line nursery rhyme at Rhyme Buster.
How many lines does One Misty Moisty Morning have?
"One Misty Moisty Morning" has 8 lines of verse.

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