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Bell Horses — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Bell horses, bell horses,
What time of day?
One o'clock, two o'clock,
Time to away.

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Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "Bell Horses" 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 Bell Horses?
The lyrics to Bell Horses are: Bell horses, bell horses, / What time of day? / One o'clock, two o'clock, / Time to away.
How many lines does Bell Horses have?
"Bell Horses" has 4 lines of verse.