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Rinky Tattle — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Rinky-tattle, rinky-tattle,
Rinky-tattle?who?
Little Tommy Taylor
Is a rinky-tattle too.

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Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "Rinky Tattle" 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 Rinky Tattle?
The lyrics to Rinky Tattle are: Rinky-tattle, rinky-tattle, / Rinky-tattle?who? / Little Tommy Taylor / Is a rinky-tattle too.
How many lines does Rinky Tattle have?
"Rinky Tattle" has 4 lines of verse.