"How Many Miles to Babylon" is an English-language nursery rhyme. The rhyme was originally accompanied by a singing game in which two lines face each other, with one player in the middle. At the end of the rhyme the players have to cross the space and any caught help the original player in the middle catch the others. Modern Version Lyrics How many miles to Babylon? Three score miles and ten. Can I get there by candle-light? Yes, and back again ... If your heels are nimble and your toes are light, You may get there by candle-light Scottish version Lyrics King and Queen of Cantelon, How many miles to Babylon? Eight and eight, and other eight Will I get there by candle-light? If your horse be good and your spurs be bright How mony men have ye? Mae nor ye daur come and see. Please follow the comment policy when posting a comment.
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