How Many Miles to Babylon?
'How many miles to Babylon' is an English language nursery rhyme
“How many miles to Babylon?
Three-score and ten.
Can I get there by candle-light?
Yes, there and back again.
If your heels are nimble and light,
You will get there by candle-light”
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