Jack be Nimble — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Jack, be nimble,
Jack, be quick,
Jack, jump over
The candlestick.
Jack jumped high
Jack jumped low
Jack jumped over
and burned his toe.

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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. / Jack jumped high / Jack jumped low ... Read the full 8-line nursery rhyme at Rhyme Buster.
How many lines does Jack be Nimble have?
"Jack be Nimble" has 8 lines of verse.

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