The Swallow and the Crow — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

The Swallow and the Crow had a contention about their plumage. The Crow put an end to the dispute by saying: "Your feathers are all very well in the spring, but mine protect me against the winter."
Fine weather friends are not worth much.

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What are the words to The Swallow and the Crow?
The lyrics to The Swallow and the Crow are: The Swallow and the Crow had a contention about their plumage. The Crow put an end to the dispute by saying: "Your feathers are all very well in the spring, but mine protect me against the winter." / Fine weather friends are not worth much.
How many lines does The Swallow and the Crow have?
"The Swallow and the Crow" has 2 lines of verse.

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