Tweedledum and Tweedledee — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Tweedledum and Tweedledee
Agreed to have a battle;
For Tweedledum said Tweedledee
Had spoiled his nice new rattle.
Just then flew down a monstrous crow,
As black as a tar-barrel;
Which frightened both the heroes so,
They quite forgot their quarrel.

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What are the words to Tweedledum and Tweedledee?
The lyrics to Tweedledum and Tweedledee are: Tweedledum and Tweedledee / Agreed to have a battle; / For Tweedledum said Tweedledee / Had spoiled his nice new rattle. / Just then flew down a monstrous crow, / As black as a tar-barrel; ... Read the full 8-line nursery rhyme at Rhyme Buster.
How many lines does Tweedledum and Tweedledee have?
"Tweedledum and Tweedledee" has 8 lines of verse.

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