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See Saw — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

See-saw, Margery Daw,
Sold her bed and lay upon straw.

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Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "See Saw" 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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What are the words to See Saw?
The lyrics to See Saw are: See-saw, Margery Daw, / Sold her bed and lay upon straw.
How many lines does See Saw have?
"See Saw" has 2 lines of verse.