Eeny meeny miny moe — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe,

Catch the tiger/monkey/baby by the toe.

If it hollers/screams let him go,

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe, you are it

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Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "Eeny meeny miny moe" 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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What are the words to Eeny meeny miny moe?: The lyrics to Eeny meeny miny moe are: Eeny, meeny, miny, moe, / Catch the tiger/monkey/baby by the toe. / If it hollers/screams let him go, / Eeny, meeny, miny, moe, you are it
How many lines does Eeny meeny miny moe have?: "Eeny meeny miny moe" has 4 lines of verse.

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