one little boy scout beating a tat-too;

a little comrade heard the call—then there were two.

two little boy scouts climbing up a tree;

along came another one—then there were three.

three little boy scouts standing by the door;

running out they met a scout—then there were four.

four little boy scouts in the water dive;

another one swam up to them—then there were five.

five little boy scouts doing lots of tricks;

their captain called out, "shoulder arms!"—then there were six.

six little boy scouts looking up to heaven;

an airship brought another down—then there were seven.

seven little boy scouts got to school quite late;

they found a scholar in the room—then there were eight.

eight little boy scouts dressed up very fine;

they caught a little ragged one—then there were nine.

nine little boy scouts chased a speckled hen;

they bumped into another scout—then there were ten.

ten little boy scouts yelling "hip, hurrah!"

this is all there is to tell—these are all there are!