Full Lyrics
There were ten in the bed
And the little one said,
"Roll over! Roll over!"
So they all rolled over and one fell out.
There were nine in the bed...
There were eight in the bed...
There were seven in the bed...
There were six in the bed...
There were five in the bed...
There were four in the bed...
There were three in the bed...
There were two in the bed...
There was one in the bed
And the little one said,
"Roll over! Roll over!"
So he rolled over and one fell out.
There were none in the bed
And the little one said,
"Good night!"
About This Song
Ten in the Bed is a classic counting song that teaches subtraction and counting backwards in the most playful way possible.
Children love acting it out with rolling motions — perfect for developing number sense, listening skills, and gross motor coordination.
A timeless favorite in preschools, kindergartens, and bedtime routines all over the English-speaking world.