Counting from 1 to 10 – English Lyrics

• By: The Singing Walrus

Lyrics & Translation

Learn English and the joy of numbers with "Counting from 1 to 10" by The Singing Walrus! This fun and interactive song is a great way for beginners to practice pronunciation and learn basic vocabulary. The repetitive and catchy nature of the song makes it easy to sing along and remember the numbers, turning language learning into a playful experience.

[English]

The Singing Walrus. Counting from 1 to 10!

[bass and drums intro]

One, two, three. - One, two, three!

Four, five, six. - Four, five, six!

Seven. - Seven!

Eight. - Eight!

Nine and ten. - Nine and ten!

Do you know

how to count?

Yes I know

how to count!

Do you know - do you know?

how to count? - How to count?

Yes, I know! - Yes, I know!

how to count. - How to count!

One, two, three. - One, two, three.

Four, five, six. - Four, five, six.

Seven. - Seven!

Eight. - Eight!

Nine and ten. - Nine and ten!

One, two, three. - One, two, three!

Four, five, six. - Four, five, six!

Seven. - Seven!

Eight. - Eight!

Nine and ten. - Nine and ten!

[instrumental]

One, two, three, four

five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!

Can you count

from ten to one?

I can count from ten to one

Can you count - can you count

from ten to one? - From ten to one?

I can count - I can count!

from ten to one. - From ten to one!

Ten, nine, eight, seven

six, five, four, three, two, one.

Ten, nine, eight, seven

six, five, four, three, two, one

[kids cheering]

[ocean sound]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
count /kaʊnt/ A2	verb - to determine the total number of something
number /ˈnʌm.bər/ A1	noun - a mathematical value representing a quantity verb - to assign a number to something
seven /ˈsɛv.ən/ A1	noun - the number coming after six and before eight
eight /eɪt/ A1	noun - the number coming after seven and before nine
nine /naɪn/ A1	noun - the number after eight and before ten
ten /tɛn/ A1	noun - the number after nine
know /noʊ/ A2	verb - to have knowledge or information about something
instrumental /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəl/ C1	adjective - relating to or performed with instruments
say /seɪ/ A2	verb - to pronounce words or speak
know /noʊ/ A2	verb - to have understanding or familiarity with something

Key Grammar Structures

• Do you know how to count?

  ➔ Indirect Question

  ➔ The structure involves embedding a question within another statement. Here, "Do you know" is the main question, and "how to count" is the embedded question acting as the object of "know".

• Yes I know how to count!

  ➔ Affirmative Response + Statement of Ability

  ➔ This sentence combines a simple affirmative response ("Yes") with a statement of ability using "know how to". The phrase "know how to" indicates familiarity and proficiency in performing a skill.

• Can you count from ten to one?

  ➔ Prepositional phrase describing direction with 'from...to'

  ➔ The phrase "from ten to one" is a prepositional phrase showing direction or range. "From" indicates the starting point and "to" indicates the ending point. The prepositions show a movement or progression between the numbers ten and one, indicating the order of counting.