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Good Enough to Show You — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

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Learning from "Good Enough to Show You"

Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "Good Enough to Show You" uses 2 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.

Songwriters and poets can borrow these patterns. Try writing your own lyrics using the same rhyme scheme and line length as this nursery rhyme. You can also use words from the poem above as starting points — click any word to find rhymes or look up its definition, then build from there.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the words to Good Enough to Show You?
The lyrics to Good Enough to Show You are: I've been working on collecting and sorting nursery rhymes and vintage nursery rhyme illustrations. The site isn't finished yet, but I think it's good enough to show off a little. / Let me know what you think. And keep your eye on this space for announcements when I add new stuff.
How many lines does Good Enough to Show You have?
"Good Enough to Show You" has 2 lines of verse.