The Old Woman Of Leeds — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

There was an old woman of Leeds,
Who spent all her time in good deeds;
She worked for the poor
Till her fingers were sore,
This pious old woman of Leeds!

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What are the words to The Old Woman Of Leeds?
The lyrics to The Old Woman Of Leeds are: There was an old woman of Leeds, / Who spent all her time in good deeds; / She worked for the poor / Till her fingers were sore, / This pious old woman of Leeds!
How many lines does The Old Woman Of Leeds have?
"The Old Woman Of Leeds" has 5 lines of verse.

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