The People Of Basing — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

There was an Old Person of Basing,
Whose presence of mind was amazing;
He purchased a steed, which he rode at full speed,
And escaped from the people of Basing.

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What are the words to The People Of Basing?
The lyrics to The People Of Basing are: There was an Old Person of Basing, / Whose presence of mind was amazing; / He purchased a steed, which he rode at full speed, / And escaped from the people of Basing.
How many lines does The People Of Basing have?
"The People Of Basing" has 4 lines of verse.

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