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Say This — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Say this sharply, say this sweetly;
Say this shortly, say this softly;
Say this sixteen times in succession.

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Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "Say This" uses 3 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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What are the words to Say This?
The lyrics to Say This are: Say this sharply, say this sweetly; / Say this shortly, say this softly; / Say this sixteen times in succession.
How many lines does Say This have?
"Say This" has 3 lines of verse.