Pussy Cat And The Dumplings — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Pussy-cat ate the dumplings, the dumplings,
Pussy-cat ate the dumplings.
Mamma stood by, and cried, "Oh, fie!
Why did you eat the dumplings?"

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What are the words to Pussy Cat And The Dumplings?
The lyrics to Pussy Cat And The Dumplings are: Pussy-cat ate the dumplings, the dumplings, / Pussy-cat ate the dumplings. / Mamma stood by, and cried, "Oh, fie! / Why did you eat the dumplings?"
How many lines does Pussy Cat And The Dumplings have?
"Pussy Cat And The Dumplings" has 4 lines of verse.

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