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I Scream You Scream — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

I scream,
You scream
We all scream
For ice cream!

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Learning from "I Scream You Scream"

Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "I Scream You Scream" 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.

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 I Scream You Scream?
The lyrics to I Scream You Scream are: I scream, / You scream / We all scream / For ice cream!
How many lines does I Scream You Scream have?
"I Scream You Scream" has 4 lines of verse.