Jack Be Nimble — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics
Jack be nimble,
Jack be quick,
Jack jump over
The candlestick.
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Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "Jack Be Nimble" 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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- What are the words to Jack Be Nimble?
- The lyrics to Jack Be Nimble are: Jack be nimble, / Jack be quick, / Jack jump over / The candlestick.
- How many lines does Jack Be Nimble have?
- "Jack Be Nimble" has 4 lines of verse.
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