Ten in circle. Queen in centre.
Ten little children
Dancing on the shore;
The queen waved a royal wand
And out went four.
Four step outside circle.

Six little children
Dancing merrily;
The queen waved a royal wand
And out went three.
Three step out and join hands with four, making an outside circle around the smaller one.

Three little children
Danced as children do;
The queen waved a royal wand
And out went two.
Two join larger circle.

One little maiden,
Dancing just for fun;
The queen waved a royal wand
And out went one.