Curly-locks, Curly-locks wilt thou be mine? Thou shalt not wash dishes, nor yet feed the swine; But sit on a cushion, and sew a fine seam, And feed upon strawberries, sugar, and cream.
Six songs on Mother Goose rhymes
by Henry Dixon Cowell (1897 - 1965)
1. Curly‑Locks  [sung text checked 1 time]
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- from Volkslieder (Folksongs) , "Curly-Locks", Mother Goose
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]2. Polly put the kettle on  [sung text checked 1 time]
Polly put the kettle on, Polly put the kettle on, Polly put the kettle on, We'll all have tea. Sukey take it off again, Sukey take it off again, Sukey take it off again, They've all gone away.
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]3. Three wise men  [sung text checked 1 time]
Three wise men of Gotham Went to sea in a bowl; And if the bowl had been stronger My song would have been longer.
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- from Volkslieder (Folksongs) , "Three wise men", Mother Goose
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Doctor Foster Went to Gloucester, In a shower of rain; He stepped in a puddle, [Right up]1 to his middle, And never went there again.
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- from Volkslieder (Folksongs) , "Doctor Foster went to Gloucester", Mother Goose
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5. Goosey  [sung text checked 1 time]
Goosey, goosey, gander, Where shall I wander? Upstairs, downstairs And in my lady's chamber. There I met an old man Who would not say his prayers; I took him by the left leg And threw him downstairs.
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- from Volkslieder (Folksongs) , Mother Goose
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Tommy Trot, a man of law, Sold his bed and lay on straw, Sold the straw and slept on the grass, To buy his wife a looking glass.
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- from Volkslieder (Folksongs) , "Tommy Trot", Mother Goose
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