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Ein Süppchen zum Schlecken, den N*gger zum Necken, das Püppchen zum Kleiden mag Strampelchen leiden.
Confirmed with Ringelreihen: Kindergedichte von Albert Sergel, 11.-15. Tausend, Berlin, Leipzig, Wien & Bern: Franz Schneider Verlag, 1921, page 10.
Note: this poem is included mainly for historical and research purposes. It contains a harmful word that was not unusual in its time, and the vocal piece should not be performed without an explanation of its historical context.
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This text was added to the website: 2024-11-30
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Word count: 15
A little soup to enjoy, the little black doll to tease, the little doll to dress up, Little kicking baby likes those things.
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This text was added to the website: 2024-11-30
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