Row, row, row your boat,
Gently down the stream.
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
Life is but a dream.
Row, row, row your boat,
Gently down the stream.
If you see a crocodile,
Don’t forget to scream!
Row, row, row your boat,
Gently down the lake.
If you hear a hissing sound,
It’s probably a snake.
Row, row, row your boat,
Gently in the bath.
If you see a spider there,
Don’t forget to laugh.
Row, row, row your boat,
Gently down the river.
If you see a lion there,
Don’t forget to shiver!
Row, row, row your boat,
Gently through the sea.
Raise the anchor, hoist the sail,
A pirate’s life for me!
Row, row, row your boat,
Gently past the shore.
Search for shells and shiny pearls,
And treasures to explore!
Row, row, row your boat,
Through the icy snow.
If you see a polar bear,
Wave and say hello!
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This version of the rhyme is presented by Ririro, the in-house editorial team behind many of the free stories and poems on Ririro.com. The original "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" melody dates back to at least 1852, but this expanded version adds fresh, comic verses — from pirate adventures to polar bear greetings — to keep young readers and listeners engaged well beyond the familiar first stanza.
