I've a Pain in My Belly

DESCRIPTION: "'I've a pain in my belly,' says Doctor Kelly. 'Rub it with oil,' says Doctor Doyle. 'It's a very good cure,' says Doctor Moore. 'It is in my hat,' says Doctor Wyatt." Presumably this could continue indefinitely.
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1975 (Brady-AllInAllIn)
KEYWORDS: disease doctor wordplay
FOUND IN: Ireland
REFERENCES (1 citation):
Brady-AllInAllIn, p. 170, "I've a pain in my belly" (1 text)
Roud #38144
File: BAAI170

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