The Dolphins and the Sprat — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

The Dolphins and the Whales were at war with one another, and the Sprat stepped in and endeavored to separate them. But one of the Dolphins cried out: "We would rather perish in the contest, than be reconciled by you."

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What are the words to The Dolphins and the Sprat?
The lyrics to The Dolphins and the Sprat are: The Dolphins and the Whales were at war with one another, and the Sprat stepped in and endeavored to separate them. But one of the Dolphins cried out: "We would rather perish in the contest, than be reconciled by you."
How many lines does The Dolphins and the Sprat have?
"The Dolphins and the Sprat" has 1 line of verse.

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