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Eeper Weeper — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Eeper Weeper, chimbly sweeper,
Had a wife but couldn't keep her.
Had another, didn't love her,
Up the chimbly he did shove her.

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Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "Eeper Weeper" 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 Eeper Weeper?
The lyrics to Eeper Weeper are: Eeper Weeper, chimbly sweeper, / Had a wife but couldn't keep her. / Had another, didn't love her, / Up the chimbly he did shove her.
How many lines does Eeper Weeper have?
"Eeper Weeper" has 4 lines of verse.