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Little Tom Tucker

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Little Tom Tucker by Mother Goose

Little Tom Tucker
    Sings for his supper.
What shall he eat?
    White bread and butter.
How will he cut it
    Without e'er a knife?
How will he be married
    Without e'er a wife?

Form: Nursery Rhyme

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