See Saw Margery Daw — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

See Saw Margery Daw,
Jacky shall have a new master;
Jacky shall earn but a penny a day,
Because he can't work any faster.

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What are the words to See Saw Margery Daw?
The lyrics to See Saw Margery Daw are: See Saw Margery Daw, / Jacky shall have a new master; / Jacky shall earn but a penny a day, / Because he can't work any faster.
How many lines does See Saw Margery Daw have?
"See Saw Margery Daw" has 4 lines of verse.

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