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About The Bush — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

About the bush, Willie,
About the beehive,
About the bush, Willie,
I'll meet thee alive.

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Learning from "About The Bush"

Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "About The Bush" uses 4 lines to create a memorable verse — proof that effective poetry doesn't need to be long. Pay attention to the meter: the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables is what makes the rhyme stick in your head.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the words to About The Bush?
The lyrics to About The Bush are: About the bush, Willie, / About the beehive, / About the bush, Willie, / I'll meet thee alive.
How many lines does About The Bush have?
"About The Bush" has 4 lines of verse.