Five Little Pumpkins
1940s 
United States Lyrics
Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate.
The first one said, \"Oh my, it's getting late!\"
The second one said, \"There are witches in the air.\"
The third one said, \"But we don't care!\"
The fourth one said, \"Let's run and run and run.\"
The fifth one said, \"I'm ready for some fun!\"
Ooooo went the wind, and out went the light,
And the five little pumpkins rolled out of sight.
The first one said, \"Oh my, it's getting late!\"
The second one said, \"There are witches in the air.\"
The third one said, \"But we don't care!\"
The fourth one said, \"Let's run and run and run.\"
The fifth one said, \"I'm ready for some fun!\"
Ooooo went the wind, and out went the light,
And the five little pumpkins rolled out of sight.
History and Meaning
This modern rhyme became popular in mid-20th-century American classrooms as an easy Halloween fingerplay. The countdown structure teaches sequencing while pairing spooky sound effects with gentle humor.
Each pumpkin gets a short line, making it perfect for preschool circle time and autumn performances.