I Had a Little Turtle

I Had a Little Turtle is a fun English nursery rhyme that is very popular with preschoolers and less so with older kids as it is best sung by a parent or caregiver to kids for more dramatic effect as right intonation and suspense can greatly amplify the enjoyment of this song. For instance, one can make funny noises during the “bubbles” part, or even imitate the sound of hiccups. Before the last word “pop” tension can be built by not singing for a few seconds so as to surprise the little kids.

I Had a Little Turtle Lyrics

I had a little turtle,  
His name was Tiny Tim. 
I put him in the bathtub to see if he could swim.  

He drank up all the water,  
He ate a bar of soap.  
And now he’s lying in his bed  
With bubbles in his throat.  

Bubble, bubble, bubble,  
Bubble, bubble, bubble,  
Bubble, bubble, bubble,  
Bubble, bubble, bubble
Pop!

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