The Muffin Man — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Do [or "Oh, do"] you know the muffin man,
The muffin man, the muffin man,
Do you know the muffin man,
Who lives in Drury Lane?
Yes [or "Oh, yes"], I know the muffin man,
The muffin man, the muffin man,
Yes, I know the muffin man,
Who lives in Drury Lane

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What are the words to The Muffin Man?
The lyrics to The Muffin Man are: Do [or "Oh, do"] you know the muffin man, / The muffin man, the muffin man, / Do you know the muffin man, / Who lives in Drury Lane? / Yes [or "Oh, yes"], I know the muffin man, / The muffin man, the muffin man, ... Read the full 8-line nursery rhyme at Rhyme Buster.
How many lines does The Muffin Man have?
"The Muffin Man" has 8 lines of verse.

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