“Ten in the Bed” is a counting song and lullaby, with repetitive verses. It has been popular since the early 20th century although its origins are unknown.
Similar with Ten Green Bottles this song is an easy way for kids to learn to count down.
“Ten In The Bed” Singing Game
In kindergarten children can play a simple game on this song by mimicking the lyrics. Lying on the bed or standing all the kids will roll over in the same direction and on each verse one of them will fall down on the floor. The song can start with the number of available children.
It is also a lullaby, a favorite way to get the little ones to sleep. The last verse ends with either “Good Night” or “”Good Bye” or Alone at last” and other variations, depending on when it is sung.
“Ten In The Bed” 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
And the little one said,
“Roll over! Roll over!”
So they all rolled over
And one fell out
There were eight in the bed
And the little one said,
“Roll over! Roll over!”
So they all rolled over and one fell out
There were seven in the bed
And the little one said,
“Roll over! Roll over!”
So they all rolled over and one fell out
There were six in the bed
And the little one said,
“Roll over! Roll over!”
So they all rolled over and one fell out
There were five in the bed
And the little one said,
“Roll over! Roll over!”
So they all rolled over and one fell out
There were four in the bed
And the little one said,
“Roll over! Roll over!”
So they all rolled over and one fell out
There were three in the bed
And the little one said,
“Roll over! Roll over!”
So they all rolled over and one fell out
There were two in the bed
And the little one said,
“Roll over! Roll over!”
So they all rolled over and one fell out
There was one in the bed
And the little one said,
“Alone at last!”
“Good Night!”