...then there were none

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.