Ten Jigaboo boys went out to dine;
One choked his little self
and
then there were nine.
Nine little Jigaboo boys sat up very late;
One overslept himself
and
then there were eight.
Eight little Jigaboo boys
traveling in Devon;
One said he'd stay there
and
then there were seven.
Seven little Jigaboo boys
chopping up sticks;
One chopped himself in halves
and then there were six.
Six little Jigaboo boys
playing with a hive;
A bumblebee stung one
and then there were five.
Five little Jigaboo going in for law;
One got into Chancery
and then there were four.
Four little Jigaboo boys
going out to sea;
A red herring swallowed one
and then there were three.
Three little Jigaboo boys
walking in the zoo;
A big bear hugged one
and then there were two.
Two Little Jigaboo boys
sitting in the sun;
One got frizzled up
and then there was one.
One little Jigaboo boy left all alone;
He went out and hanged himself
and then there were none.