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Words that rhyme with trying.

The strongest songwriting rhymes for trying are crying, flying, drying, driving, fighting, shining, riding, and hiding.

Strong near rhymes (slant rhymes) include rising, smiling, lightning, writing, finding, and lighting.

Useful phrase rhymes include "stop the fighting", "way things", "type of thing", "time of year", and "time in years".

What rhymes with trying?

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.

  • crying
  • flying
  • drying
  • driving
  • fighting
  • shining
  • riding
  • hiding
  • rising
  • lightning
  • saying
  • waiting
  • playing
  • making
  • taking
  • friday
  • breaking
  • falling
  • waking
  • chasing
  • watching
  • darling
  • wasting
  • shaking
  • changing
  • going
  • nothing
  • stop the fighting
  • way things
  • type of thing

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Perfect rhymes for trying



Near rhymes for trying

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

Phrase rhymes for trying

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

Learn how to use phrase rhymes in songwriting.


Want to know what rhymes with trying?

Want to know what rhymes with "trying" in a song? Start here for a curated rhyme list designed for songwriting—not school poetry.

Whether you're drafting a hook, a verse, or a pre-chorus, the right rhyme can unlock the next line. Use these to spark ideas fast.

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