One little Boy  beating a tat-too;
A little comrade heard the call—then there were two.
 
Two little Boy  climbing up a tree;
Along came another one—then there were three.
 
Three little Boy Scouts  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 Scou............
				  
				   