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Rain — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

The rain is falling all around,
It falls on field and tree,
It rains on the umbrellas here,
And on the ships at sea.

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Learning from "Rain"

Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "Rain" 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 Rain?
The lyrics to Rain are: The rain is falling all around, / It falls on field and tree, / It rains on the umbrellas here, / And on the ships at sea.
How many lines does Rain have?
"Rain" has 4 lines of verse.