Riddle Me — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Riddle me, riddle me, ree;
A little man in a tree;
A stick in his hand,
A stone in his throat,
If you tell me this riddle
I'll give you a groat.

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What are the words to Riddle Me?
The lyrics to Riddle Me are: Riddle me, riddle me, ree; / A little man in a tree; / A stick in his hand, / A stone in his throat, / If you tell me this riddle / I'll give you a groat.
How many lines does Riddle Me have?
"Riddle Me" has 6 lines of verse.

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