10 Little Numbers – English Lyrics

• By: A.J. Jenkins

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a new language can be as fun as singing a song. '10 Little Numbers' by A.J. Jenkins is a perfect example of how music can make education enjoyable. This simple and charming song helps with number recognition and counting, fundamental skills in any language. Its clear pronunciation and repetitive structure make it an excellent tool for early language learners to grasp basic vocabulary and rhythm in a playful way.

[English]

one little two little three little numbers

four little five little six little numbers

seven little eight little nine little numbers

ten little numbers

ten little nine little eight little numbers

seven little six little five little numbers

four little three little two little numbers

one little number

one

two

three

three little numbers

four

five

six

six little numbers

seven

eight

nine

ten ten ten

one little two little three little numbers

four little five little six little numbers

seven little eight little nine little numbers

ten little numbers

ten little nine little eight little numbers

seven little six little five little numbers

four little three little two little numbers

one little number

one little number

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
little /ˈlɪtl/ A1	adjective - small in size, amount, or degree
number /ˈnʌmbər/ A1	noun - a symbol or word used to represent an amount or quantity verb - to assign a number to
one /wʌn/ A1	noun - the lowest cardinal number; unity
two /tuː/ A1	noun - a number that is one more than one
three /θriː/ A1	noun - a number that is one more than two
four /fɔːr/ A1	noun - a number that is one more than three
five /faɪv/ A1	noun - a number that is one more than four
six /sɪks/ A1	noun - a number that is one more than five
seven /ˈsevn/ A1	noun - a number that is one more than six
eight /eɪt/ A1	noun - a number that is one more than seven
nine /naɪn/ A1	noun - a number that is one more than eight
ten /ten/ A1	noun - a number that is one more than nine

Key Grammar Structures

• one little two little three little numbers

  ➔ Adjective order: opinion-size-age-shape-color-origin-material-type + noun.

  ➔ The word "little" is used as an adjective describing the size of the "numbers". The adjective typically precedes the noun it modifies in English.

• four little five little six little numbers

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis and simple sentence structure.

  ➔ The repetition of "little" emphasizes the small size of each group of numbers. The sentence structure is straightforward.

• ten little numbers

  ➔ Simple noun phrase with an adjective preceding the noun.

  ➔ "Little" modifies "numbers", indicating that we are talking about a small quantity of numbers.

• one

  ➔ Cardinal Number used as a noun

  ➔ The number "one" is used to represent a single unit. In this case, it refers to the first number in the sequence.

• three little numbers

  ➔ Noun phrase with the adjective 'little' modifying the plural noun 'numbers'. Correct adjective order (quantity, quality, noun).

  ➔ The adjective 'little' describes the size of the group of numbers being referred to. The number three functions as a determiner, specifying the quantity.

• ten ten ten

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis.

  ➔ Repeating 'ten' three times emphasizes the number and might be used to build anticipation or to mark the end of a sequence.