The Fox and the Turkeys — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

A Fox spied some turkeys roosting in a tree. He managed to attract their attention and then ran about the tree, pretended to climb, walked on his hind legs, and did all sorts of tricks. Filled with fear, the Turkeys watched every one of his movements until they became dizzy, and, one by one, fell from their safe perch.
By too much attention to danger, we may fall victims to it.

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What are the words to The Fox and the Turkeys?
The lyrics to The Fox and the Turkeys are: A Fox spied some turkeys roosting in a tree. He managed to attract their attention and then ran about the tree, pretended to climb, walked on his hind legs, and did all sorts of tricks. Filled with fear, the Turkeys watched every one of his movements until they became dizzy, and, one by one, fell from their safe perch. / By too much attention to danger, we may fall victims to it.
How many lines does The Fox and the Turkeys have?
"The Fox and the Turkeys" has 2 lines of verse.

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