The Boy In The Barn — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

A little boy went into a barn,
And lay down on some hay.
An owl came out, and flew about,
And the little boy ran away.

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What are the words to The Boy In The Barn?
The lyrics to The Boy In The Barn are: A little boy went into a barn, / And lay down on some hay. / An owl came out, and flew about, / And the little boy ran away.
How many lines does The Boy In The Barn have?
"The Boy In The Barn" has 4 lines of verse.

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