The Hart He Loves the High Wood — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

The hart, he loves the high wood;
The hare, she loves the hill;
The knight, he loves his bright sword;
The lady loves her will.

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What are the words to The Hart He Loves the High Wood?
The lyrics to The Hart He Loves the High Wood are: The hart, he loves the high wood; / The hare, she loves the hill; / The knight, he loves his bright sword; / The lady loves her will.
How many lines does The Hart He Loves the High Wood have?
"The Hart He Loves the High Wood" has 4 lines of verse.

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