The Little Moppet — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

I had a little moppet,
I put it in my pocket,
And fed it with corn and hay.
There came a proud beggar.
And swore he should have her;
And stole my little moppet away.

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What are the words to The Little Moppet?
The lyrics to The Little Moppet are: I had a little moppet, / I put it in my pocket, / And fed it with corn and hay. / There came a proud beggar. / And swore he should have her; / And stole my little moppet away.
How many lines does The Little Moppet have?
"The Little Moppet" has 6 lines of verse.

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