{"id":9909,"date":"2026-05-19T04:04:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T04:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/?p=9909"},"modified":"2026-05-20T10:29:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:29:35","slug":"where-are-you-going-my-pretty-maid-nursery-rhyme-with-lyrics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/where-are-you-going-my-pretty-maid-nursery-rhyme-with-lyrics-9909\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Are You Going, My Pretty Maid Nursery Rhyme With Lyrics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\">\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:f8d756fa-2e65-42df-8343-c42615c7ce42-2\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<div class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:f8d756fa-2e65-42df-8343-c42615c7ce42-2\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:f8d756fa-2e65-42df-8343-c42615c7ce42-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"542f4787-7496-4a7e-9ea0-e707f2d9ff89\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"943\">\u201cWhere Are You Going, My Pretty Maid\u201d is a charming traditional nursery rhyme that tells a simple conversation between a traveler and a young maid. The rhyme uses gentle questions and answers that are easy for children to understand and enjoy. Kids love the catchy rhythm, repeated sentence patterns, and playful storytelling that make the rhyme fun to sing aloud. Parents and teachers often use this classic rhyme to introduce children to early listening and speaking skills. It also helps young learners improve vocabulary, memory, and pronunciation through repetition. The polite conversational style encourages children to understand basic social interactions and question-answer patterns. With its soft melody and easy words, this rhyme remains a favorite for bedtime, classroom singing, and playful learning activities for preschoolers and young children.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1nya0zd\" data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"995\">Where Are You Going, My Pretty Maid Song Lyrics<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1147\">Children enjoy singing the cheerful <em data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1076\">Where Are You Going, My Pretty Maid words<\/em> because the rhyme has a gentle rhythm and simple conversational style.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-3-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-4152777624\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-3-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767176698570-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-3-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767176698570-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767176698570-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><em>\u201cWhere are you going to, my pretty maid?\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u201cI\u2019m going a-milking, sir,\u201d she said.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cMay I go with you, my pretty maid?\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u201cYou\u2019re kindly welcome, sir,\u201d she said.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cSay, will you marry me, my pretty maid?\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u201cYes, if you please, kind sir,\u201d she said.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWhat is your father, my pretty maid?\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u201cMy father\u2019s a farmer, sir,\u201d she said.<\/em><\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-5-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-3170139828\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-5-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088170978-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-5-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088170978-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088170978-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><em>\u201cWhat is your fortune, my pretty maid?\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u201cMy face is my fortune, sir,\u201d she said.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThen I can\u2019t marry you, my pretty maid.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u201cNobody asked you sir,\u201d she said.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1j4v80z\" data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1644\">Other Versions of Where Are You Going, My Pretty Maid Song<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1787\">Many traditional collections include slightly different versions of this rhyme with changed words, extra verses, or regional language styles.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1847\">One popular alternate version changes the opening line to:<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-7-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-2921059063\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-7-Para', [[300, 250], [336, 280]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088205406-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-7-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088205406-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088205406-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1930\"><em data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1888\">\u201cWhere are you going, my bonny lass?\u201d<\/em><br data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1891\" \/><em data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1930\">\u201cI\u2019m going a-milking, sir,\u201d she said.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2241\">Some versions also include extra verses where the gentleman asks more questions about the maid\u2019s family and future. In a few adaptations for children, the ending is softened to sound more playful and friendly. Modern nursery rhyme books sometimes simplify the language so younger kids can sing it more easily.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-8-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-2502741624\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-8-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088225211-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-8-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088225211-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088225211-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"law9g5\" data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2313\">Gestures &#8211; How to Teach Where Are You Going, My Pretty Maid to Kids<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2505\">This rhyme becomes more exciting for children when simple actions are added while singing. Easy hand movements and facial expressions help kids remember the words and enjoy the story better.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"3138\">\n<li data-section-id=\"15d3z4o\" data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2611\">Point forward with one hand while saying \u201cWhere are you going\u201d to show someone walking on a journey.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1l1y7ae\" data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2716\">Pretend to carry a milk bucket during \u201cI\u2019m going a-milking\u201d so children can act out the maid\u2019s work.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ur4aya\" data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2829\">Place one hand over the heart and bow slightly while saying \u201cYou\u2019re kindly welcome\u201d to teach polite manners.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"duqhq3\" data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2916\">Use both hands to mimic farming actions when mentioning the father being a farmer.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ogyiqx\" data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"3024\">Smile brightly and point to the face during \u201cMy face is my fortune\u201d to make the line fun and memorable.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1je0d5e\" data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3138\">Shake the head gently and wag a playful finger at the ending line to help children enjoy the humorous finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"10vj6pz\" data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3164\">History &amp; Quick Facts<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3873\">\u201cWhere Are You Going, My Pretty Maid\u201d is a traditional English nursery rhyme that dates back to the late 18th century. The rhyme first appeared in print around 1795 and became popular in Britain through collections of folk songs and nursery rhymes. Although the exact author is unknown, the rhyme is believed to have grown from English folk traditions and countryside life. The story reflects simple village conversations and social customs of the time. Over the years, the rhyme became widely known in schools, homes, and children\u2019s songbooks because of its catchy rhythm and memorable dialogue format. Today, it remains a well-loved classic nursery rhyme enjoyed by children around the world.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-9-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-2343334327\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-9-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088242748-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-9-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088242748-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088242748-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-section-id=\"15ogoz\" data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"3896\"><strong>Interesting Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"4648\">\n<li data-section-id=\"n6p3n3\" data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"4015\">The rhyme is believed to come from old English countryside traditions where milking cows was a common daily task.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"66687g\" data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4152\">\u201cWhere Are You Going, My Pretty Maid\u201d is often taught as a dialogue rhyme because it uses questions and answers throughout the song.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18f7b8m\" data-start=\"4153\" data-end=\"4268\">The phrase \u201cMy face is my fortune\u201d became famous because it shows the maid\u2019s confidence and clever personality.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2l2bsd\" data-start=\"4269\" data-end=\"4383\">Different countries and children\u2019s books sometimes use alternate words while keeping the same rhythm and tune.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6186i8\" data-start=\"4384\" data-end=\"4508\">The rhyme has appeared in nursery rhyme collections, children\u2019s TV programs, and school music activities for many years.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"mg013x\" data-start=\"4509\" data-end=\"4648\">Teachers like using the rhyme because it helps children practice listening skills, speaking clearly, and remembering repeated patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"nzlat2\" data-start=\"4650\" data-end=\"4677\">Suitable Age &amp; Learnings<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4679\" data-end=\"4930\">This nursery rhyme is best suited for children aged 3 to 7 years because of its simple language and repetitive conversational style. It supports early learning in a fun and musical way while helping children build confidence in speaking and listening.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-10-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-4049712150\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-10-Para', [[300, 250], [336, 280]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088080599-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-10-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088080599-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088080599-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<ul data-start=\"4932\" data-end=\"5576\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1fx3u9s\" data-start=\"4932\" data-end=\"5044\">Children learn polite conversation skills by listening to the respectful questions and answers in the rhyme.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ownpca\" data-start=\"5045\" data-end=\"5150\">The repeated sentence structure improves memory and helps young learners predict words while singing.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rtiilo\" data-start=\"5151\" data-end=\"5257\">Kids build vocabulary by learning words such as \u201cfortune,\u201d \u201cfarmer,\u201d and \u201cmilking\u201d in an easy context.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pe1sk4\" data-start=\"5258\" data-end=\"5364\">Singing the rhyme aloud supports pronunciation and rhythm awareness during early language development.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dcv7o8\" data-start=\"5365\" data-end=\"5464\">Acting out the rhyme with gestures improves coordination, expression, and creative play skills.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"b1qxza\" data-start=\"5465\" data-end=\"5576\">The rhyme also introduces children to traditional storytelling and classic folk music from English culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1xvwnkw\" data-start=\"5578\" data-end=\"5585\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"14mbt05\" data-start=\"5587\" data-end=\"5657\">1. What is the rhyming scheme of Where Are You Going, My Pretty Maid?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5659\" data-end=\"5816\">The rhyme mainly follows a simple paired rhyme style where lines end with matching sounds such as \u201cmaid\u201d and \u201csaid,\u201d making it easy for children to remember.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-6-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-1116300649\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-6-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088184806-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-6-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088184806-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088184806-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ifebpl\" data-start=\"5818\" data-end=\"5863\">2. Why do children enjoy this nursery rhyme?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5865\" data-end=\"6000\">Children enjoy the rhyme because it has a catchy rhythm, playful conversation, and easy repetition that makes singing fun and engaging.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"f1vgoi\" data-start=\"6002\" data-end=\"6051\">3. What skills can kids develop from this rhyme?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6053\" data-end=\"6187\">Kids can improve listening, vocabulary, memory, pronunciation, and social communication skills while singing and acting out the rhyme.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-4-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-3717636092\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-4-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767176704194-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-4-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767176704194-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767176704194-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"6204\" data-end=\"6862\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u201cWhere Are You Going, My Pretty Maid\u201d continues to be a timeless nursery rhyme loved by children, parents, and teachers alike. Its gentle storytelling and rhythmic conversation make learning enjoyable for young minds. The rhyme encourages speaking practice, listening skills, and confidence through simple repeated phrases. Fun gestures and role-play activities can make the song even more interactive and memorable for children. With its rich history and playful charm, this classic rhyme still holds a special place in early childhood learning. Singing traditional nursery rhymes together also creates warm bonding moments that children remember for years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cWhere Are You Going, My Pretty Maid\u201d is a charming traditional nursery rhyme that tells a simple conversation between a traveler and a young maid. The rhyme uses gentle questions and answers that are easy for children to understand and enjoy. 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