The Cock And The Hen — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

"Cock, cock, cock, cock,
I've laid an egg,
Am I to gang ba--are-foot?"
"Hen, hen, hen, hen,
I've been up and down
To every shop in town,
And cannot find a shoe
To fit your foot,
If I'd crow my hea--art out."

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What are the words to The Cock And The Hen?
The lyrics to The Cock And The Hen are: "Cock, cock, cock, cock, / I've laid an egg, / Am I to gang ba--are-foot?" / "Hen, hen, hen, hen, / I've been up and down / To every shop in town, ... Read the full 9-line nursery rhyme at Rhyme Buster.
How many lines does The Cock And The Hen have?
"The Cock And The Hen" has 9 lines of verse.

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