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Go to Bed Tom — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Go to bed, Tom.
Go to bed, Tom!
Tired or not, Tom,
Go to bed, Tom.

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Learning from "Go to Bed Tom"

Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "Go to Bed Tom" 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 Go to Bed Tom?
The lyrics to Go to Bed Tom are: Go to bed, Tom. / Go to bed, Tom! / Tired or not, Tom, / Go to bed, Tom.
How many lines does Go to Bed Tom have?
"Go to Bed Tom" has 4 lines of verse.