[Verse]
Five little ducks went out one day,
Waddling through the pond to play,
Over the hills and far away,
Mother duck said,"Quack, quack, quack!"
[Chorus]
But only four little ducks came back,
But only four little ducks came back.

[Verse]
Four little ducks swam down the stream,
Splashing in the water, like in a dream,
Doing their best, learning to glide,
Mother duck cheered from the river's side.

[Chorus]
But only three little ducks swam back,
But only three little ducks swam back.

[Verse]
Three little ducks quacked out with glee,
Paddling along, as happy as can be,
Through the lily pads and the soft green reeds,
Mother duck was right there to meet their needs.

[Chorus]
But only two little ducks came back,
But only two little ducks came back.

[Verse]
Two little ducks joined the game of fun,
Wiggling their tails, they splashed in the sun,

One little duck felt a little shy,
Hesitating with a cautious eye,
But off he went, joining in the play,
Mother duck smiled, as they all swayed.

[Chorus]
And all five little ducks swam back,
Yes, all five little ducks swam back!