A-B-C Song — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

A-B-C-D-E-F-G
H-I-J-K-LMNOP
Q-R-S, T-U-V
W-X-Y and Z
Now I know my ABC's
Next time won't you sing with me?
A-B-C Song
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The last line can also be sung: won't you sing along with me?
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This song is to help young children to learn their ABC's as well as gain a sense of pride from getting them right and a sense of sharing by asking others to join in with them.

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What are the words to A-B-C Song?
The lyrics to A-B-C Song are: A-B-C-D-E-F-G / H-I-J-K-LMNOP / Q-R-S, T-U-V / W-X-Y and Z / Now I know my ABC's / Next time won't you sing with me? ... Read the full 12-line nursery rhyme at Rhyme Buster.
How many lines does A-B-C Song have?
"A-B-C Song" has 12 lines of verse.

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