Poetry in Songs

Poetry in Songs

Spot the rhyme scheme from the lyrics of each song

Rhyme Schemes

• Lines follow alphabetical order

• Line 1 is always 'A'

• Any lines that rhyme are the same letter

Multiple Choice

I said, ooh, I'm blinded by the lights

No, I can't sleep until I feel your touch

I said, ooh, I'm drowning in the night

Oh, when I'm like this, you're the one I trust

• A A B B

• A B A B

• A B C B

Multiple Choice

I should probably go to bed

I should probably turn off my phone

I should quit while I'm ahead

I should probably leave you alone

• A B A B

• A B B A

• A A B B

Multiple Choice

Stop the clocks, it's amazing

You should see the way the light dances off your head

A million colours of hazel, golden and red

Saturday morning is fading

• A B C B

• A B B A

• A B C A

Multiple Choice

You put me on a pedestal and tell me I'm the best

Raise me up into the sky until I'm short of breath

Fill me up with confidence, I say what's in my chest

Spill my words and tear me down until there's nothing left

• A A A A

• A B B A

• A B A B

Multiple Choice

I didn't ask for a free ride

I only asked you to show me a real good time

I never asked for the rainfall

At least I showed up, you showed me nothing at all

• A B C B

• A A B A

• A A B B

Longer Lines

The next section will have lines with more than 4 lines.

The same alphabetical order applies.

You will have 1 minute to answer each question.

Multiple Choice

They say oh my god I see the way you shine

Take your hand, my dear, and place them both in mine

You know you stopped me dead while I was passing by

And now I beg to see you dance just one more time

Ooh I see you, see you, see you every time

• A A B A A

• A A A A A

Multiple Choice

Do you miss the road that you grew up on

Did you get your middle name from your grandma

When you think about your forever now, do you think of me

When you close your eyes, tell me, what are you dreamin'

Everything, I wanna know it all

• A B C D E

• A B C B A

Multiple Choice

Tastes like strawberries

On a summer evenin'

And it sounds just like a song

I want more berries

And that summer feelin'

It's so wonderful and warm

• A B C A B C

• A B B A B B

Multiple Choice

I got my driver's license last week

Just like we always talked about

'Cause you were so excited for me

To finally drive up to your house

But today I drove through the suburbs

Crying 'cause you weren't around

• A B C D E F

• A B A B C D

Multiple Choice

Vintage tee, brand new phone

High heels on cobblestones

When you are young, they assume you know nothing

Sequin smile, black lipstick

Sensual politics

When you are young, they assume you know nothing

• A A B C C B

• A B C D D B