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Needles And Pins — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Needles and pins, needles and pins,
When a man marries his trouble begins.

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Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "Needles And Pins" uses 2 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 Needles And Pins?
The lyrics to Needles And Pins are: Needles and pins, needles and pins, / When a man marries his trouble begins.
How many lines does Needles And Pins have?
"Needles And Pins" has 2 lines of verse.