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Lucy Locket — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Lucy Locket lost her pocket,
Kitty Fisher found it;
Nothing in it, nothing in it,
But the binding round it.

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Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "Lucy Locket" 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 Lucy Locket?
The lyrics to Lucy Locket are: Lucy Locket lost her pocket, / Kitty Fisher found it; / Nothing in it, nothing in it, / But the binding round it.
How many lines does Lucy Locket have?
"Lucy Locket" has 4 lines of verse.