Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Quick Answer
A beloved singing round with gentle imagery—rowing, drifting, and a ‘merrily’ rhythm that feels like rocking. Perfect as a bedtime lullaby for little ones.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
It’s naturally soothing: steady tempo, repeating lines, and flowing sounds. You can sing it slower each time to guide a child into calm.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
2-6 years
READING TIME
1 min
Story Synopsis
Row, Row, Row Your Boat is a classic children’s song that works beautifully as a bedtime lullaby. The words are simple, and the rhythm feels like rocking on water—smooth and repetitive. For bedtime, sing it softly and slow it down on each repeat. Many families end with a whispered final line, letting the song fade into quiet.
Story Excerpt
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! Rock, rock, rock your boat Gently to and fro. Look out, give a shout! Into the water you go! Row, row, row your boat Gently down the shore But if you see a lion Don't forget to roar! Row, row, row your boat Gently down the lake But if you see a little snake Don't forget to shake!
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In One Glance
Row, Row, Row Your Boat is a traditional children’s song with a gentle, rocking rhythm. Sung slowly, it becomes a calming bedtime lullaby for young children.
Frequently Asked Questions
A simple song about rowing gently and enjoying the journey.
Ages 0–6.
Yes—sing it slowly and softly.
Sing it 2–3 times, slower each time, then end with a quiet cuddle.