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Bonnie Bee — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Bonnie Bee, Bonnie Bee,
When will your wedding be?
If it be tomorrow day,
Take your wings and fly away.

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Learning from "Bonnie Bee"

Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "Bonnie Bee" 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 Bonnie Bee?
The lyrics to Bonnie Bee are: Bonnie Bee, Bonnie Bee, / When will your wedding be? / If it be tomorrow day, / Take your wings and fly away.
How many lines does Bonnie Bee have?
"Bonnie Bee" has 4 lines of verse.