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Sulky Sue — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Here's Sulky Sue,
What shall we do?
Turn her face to the wall
Till she comes to.

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Nursery rhymes are some of the best teachers of rhythm and rhyme. "Sulky Sue" 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 Sulky Sue?
The lyrics to Sulky Sue are: Here's Sulky Sue, / What shall we do? / Turn her face to the wall / Till she comes to.
How many lines does Sulky Sue have?
"Sulky Sue" has 4 lines of verse.