Patters And Tatters — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Patters had a gallant band,
An army made of clay.
But Tatters took the garden hose
And washed them all away.

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What are the words to Patters And Tatters?
The lyrics to Patters And Tatters are: Patters had a gallant band, / An army made of clay. / But Tatters took the garden hose / And washed them all away.
How many lines does Patters And Tatters have?
"Patters And Tatters" has 4 lines of verse.

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