Ten little n····r boys going out to dine;
One choked his little self, and then there were nine.
Nine little n····r boys sat up very late;
One overslept himself, and then there were eight.
Eight little n····r boys going down to Devon;
One got left behind, and then there were seven.
Seven little n····r boys chopping up sticks;
One chopped himself in half, and then there were six.
Six little n····r boys playing with a hive;
A bumblebee stung one, and then there were five.
Five little n····r boys going in for law;
One got in Chancery, and then there were four.
Four little n····r boys sailing out to sea;
A red herring swallowed one, and then there were three.
Three little n····r boys going to the zoo;
A big bear hugged one, and then there were two.
Two little n····r boys playing in the sun;
One got all frizzled up, and then there was one.
One little n····r boy left all alone;
He went out and hanged himself, and then there were none.