Peter Popper — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Peter, popper, dopper, Dan,
Catch a moonbeam if you can;
Climb a cedar ten feet high
And pick the planets from the sky.
You're a wonder, little man?
Peter, popper, dopper, Dan.

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What are the words to Peter Popper?
The lyrics to Peter Popper are: Peter, popper, dopper, Dan, / Catch a moonbeam if you can; / Climb a cedar ten feet high / And pick the planets from the sky. / You're a wonder, little man? / Peter, popper, dopper, Dan.
How many lines does Peter Popper have?
"Peter Popper" has 6 lines of verse.

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