Skip to content

Roses are red — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Sugar is sweet,
And so as you.

Explore Words From This Rhyme

Learning from "Roses are red"

Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "Roses are red" 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.

Songwriters and poets can borrow these patterns. Try writing your own lyrics using the same rhyme scheme and line length as this nursery rhyme. You can also use words from the poem above as starting points — click any word to find rhymes or look up its definition, then build from there.

Create your own verse

Inspired by "Roses are red"? Try writing your own rhymes:

Generate a verse

Frequently asked questions

What are the words to Roses are red?
The lyrics to Roses are red are: Roses are red, / Violets are blue, / Sugar is sweet, / And so as you.
How many lines does Roses are red have?
"Roses are red" has 4 lines of verse.