Ping-Pong.

Sing a song of Ping-pong,
    Fast away he ran:
"Come along," said Ping-pong,
    "Catch me if you can!"

Sing a song of Ping-pong,
    Racquet and a ball:
"Come along," said Ping-pong,
    "You can't run at all!"

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Dame Crump.

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        Here goes my lady
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            Here goes my young master
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            Here goes my young miss,
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        Swing up!
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        Swing left!
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