The version of "Polly Wolly Doodle" I recall most distinctly from childhood had the hated 'n' word in it, but as kids were blissfully unaware of how awful it was. However, I have a question about other parts of those lyrics that I'd like to ask in case someone out there knows. Here's what I DO remember after changing the hateful part to something socially acceptable:

POLLY WOLLY DOODLE

Well, I came to a river an' I couldn't get across
Sing Polly-Wolly Doodle all day
So I jumped on a pickle 'cause I thought it was a horse
Sing Polly-Wolly Doodle all day

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Fare thee well! Fare thee well!
Fare thee well my fairy Faye
'Cause I'm goin' to Loosiana for to see my Susieanna
Sing Polly-Wolly Doodle all day

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Oh the horse wouldn't run, so I traded for a gun
Sing Polly-Wolly Doodle all day
But the gun wouldn't shoot, so I trade for a boot
Sing Polly-Wolly Doodle all day

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Oh the boot wouldn't wear, so I traded for a hare
Sing Polly-Wolly Doodle all day
But the hare wouldn't holler, so I trade for a dollar
Sing Polly-Wolly Doodle all day

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But the dollar wouldn't pass, so I threw it in the grass
Sing Polly-Wolly Doodle all day
----- and here are where the lines go that I can't recall -----
----- any answers would be welcome. Thanks!! ------

FINAL CHORUS