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Jerry Hall — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Jerry Hall,
He is so small,
A rat could eat him,
Hat and all.

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Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "Jerry Hall" 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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Frequently asked questions

What are the words to Jerry Hall?
The lyrics to Jerry Hall are: Jerry Hall, / He is so small, / A rat could eat him, / Hat and all.
How many lines does Jerry Hall have?
"Jerry Hall" has 4 lines of verse.