Slippery Slim — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Slippery Slim, a garter snake,
Leaned against a garden rake
And smiled a sentimental smile
At Tilly Toad, on the gravel pile,
Till that bashful miss was forced to hop
And hide her face in a carrot-top.

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What are the words to Slippery Slim?
The lyrics to Slippery Slim are: Slippery Slim, a garter snake, / Leaned against a garden rake / And smiled a sentimental smile / At Tilly Toad, on the gravel pile, / Till that bashful miss was forced to hop / And hide her face in a carrot-top.
How many lines does Slippery Slim have?
"Slippery Slim" has 6 lines of verse.

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