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Words that rhyme with happens.

The strongest songwriting rhymes for happens are imagine, chances, glasses, passion, battle, handle, sadness, and madness.

Strong near rhymes (slant rhymes) include candles, ashes, granted, fashion, dances, and challenge.

Useful phrase rhymes include "get up", "stand up", "end up", "come up", and "catch up".

What rhymes with happens?

These rhymes are specially chosen by our unique songwriting rhyming dictionary to give you the best songwriting rhymes. These aren't always perfect rhymes – we show you rhymes that are singable, useful words for your song.

  • imagine
  • chances
  • glasses
  • passion
  • battle
  • handle
  • sadness
  • madness
  • granted
  • second
  • heaven
  • travel
  • candle
  • questions
  • lesson
  • language
  • attention
  • seven
  • intentions
  • question
  • seconds
  • parents
  • devil
  • jealous
  • message
  • direction
  • special
  • get up
  • door handle
  • gun battle

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Near rhymes for happens

Near rhymes work great for songwriting, often giving a more interesting feel than perfect rhymes.

Phrase rhymes for happens

Short phrases that rhyme with this word, giving you imagery and direction for the next line.

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If you're writing lyrics and stuck on "happens", you're in the right place. These are songwriting rhymes chosen to fit rhythm, flow, and feel.

Sometimes the best lyric is a near rhyme. It keeps the meaning intact while still sounding musical—especially in modern songwriting.

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