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