The Merchants of London — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Hey diddle dinkety poppety pet,
The merchants of London they wear scarlet,
Silk in the collar and gold in the hem,
So merrily march the merchant men.

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What are the words to The Merchants of London?
The lyrics to The Merchants of London are: Hey diddle dinkety poppety pet, / The merchants of London they wear scarlet, / Silk in the collar and gold in the hem, / So merrily march the merchant men.
How many lines does The Merchants of London have?
"The Merchants of London" has 4 lines of verse.

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