Full Lyrics
Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate,
The first one said, "Oh my, it's getting late."
The second one said, "There are witches in the air."
The third one said, "But we don't care!"
The fourth one said, "Let's run and run and run!"
The fifth one said, "I'm ready for some fun!"
Then "Oooooh" went the wind,
And out went the lights,
And the five little pumpkins rolled out of sight!
About This Song
Five Little Pumpkins (or "Five Little Pumpkins Sitting on a Gate") is a classic Halloween fingerplay and counting song loved in preschools and kindergartens. It's a fun variation on counting-down rhymes like "Five Little Monkeys," teaching numbers, sequencing, and simple actions (holding up fingers for each pumpkin, rolling motions for the end).
Children adore the spooky-but-silly words (witches in the air!), the "Oooooh" wind sound effects, and pretending to be pumpkins rolling away. It's perfect for October circle time, Halloween parties, or crafts with pumpkin props—great for building excitement without being too scary.
This traditional American nursery rhyme has countless cute animated versions on YouTube (Super Simple Songs, Little Baby Bum, etc.) and is a staple in early childhood Halloween activities.