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Swiss Witches — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Three sweet switched Swiss witches
Watch three washed Swiss witch Swatch watch switches.
Which sweet switched Swiss witch watches
Which washed Swiss witch Swatch watch switch?

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What are the words to Swiss Witches?
The lyrics to Swiss Witches are: Three sweet switched Swiss witches / Watch three washed Swiss witch Swatch watch switches. / Which sweet switched Swiss witch watches / Which washed Swiss witch Swatch watch switch?
How many lines does Swiss Witches have?
"Swiss Witches" has 4 lines of verse.