I See the Moon — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

I see the moon
and the moon sees me
The moon sees the somebody I'd like to see.
God bless the moon
and God bless me
God bless the somebody I'd like to see!

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Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "I See the Moon" uses 6 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 I See the Moon?
The lyrics to I See the Moon are: I see the moon / and the moon sees me / The moon sees the somebody I'd like to see. / God bless the moon / and God bless me / God bless the somebody I'd like to see!
How many lines does I See the Moon have?
"I See the Moon" has 6 lines of verse.

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