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Bye baby Bunting — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Bye, baby Bunting,
Daddys gone a-hunting,
Gone to get a rabbit skin
To wrap the baby Bunting in.

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Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "Bye baby Bunting" 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 Bye baby Bunting?
The lyrics to Bye baby Bunting are: Bye, baby Bunting, / Daddys gone a-hunting, / Gone to get a rabbit skin / To wrap the baby Bunting in.
How many lines does Bye baby Bunting have?
"Bye baby Bunting" has 4 lines of verse.