(Children hold hands and dance around in a circle)
Ring around the rosies A pocket full of posies; Ashes, Ashes All stand still. (Children hold still)
The King has sent his daughter, To fetch a pail of water ; (Children hold hands and dance around in a circle) Ashes, Ashes All fall down. (Children fall to the floor)
The bird upon the steeple, Sits high above the people; (Children hold hands and dance around in a circle) Ashes, Ashes All kneel down. (Children kneel)
The wedding bells are ringing, The boys and girls are singing; (Children hold hands and dance around in a circle) Ashes, Ashes, All fall down. (Children fall to the floor)
