Skin and Bones : a Halloween Song

By M Ryan Taylor on Aug 12, 2008 | In Thirteen for Halloween Lyrics, Skeleton Poems, Ghost Poems | 4 feedbacks »

This is a surprise song; it is all sung very quietly until the last word, "BOO", which is sung loud. It really does make people jump out of their seats. This song is available on Thirteen for Halloween (CD or download).

There was an old woman all skin and bones. Ooo-oo-oo-oo!

She lived down by the old grave-yard. Ooo-oo-oo-oo!

One night she thought she’d take a walk. Ooo-oo-oo-oo!

She walked down by the old grave-yard. Ooo-oo-oo-oo!

She saw the bones all lying round. Ooo-oo-oo-oo!

She went to the closet to get a broom. Ooo-oo-oo-oo!

She opened the door and BOO!

~Anonymous

Tags: halloween, lyric, old woman, poem, skeleton, skin and bones, song
Comment from: Rex [Visitor]
I remember the first time I heard this song as a kid; scared the *!@ out of me!
08/26/08 @ 00:31
Comment from: Sarah [Visitor]
Hahah! This song brings back great memories from elementary school! I still remember... our teacher let us sing the songs, even though our principal forbade the celebration of Halloween when I was in 3rd grade~
10/21/08 @ 19:41
Comment from: Angelica [Visitor]
I have been searching for this song forever! I remember singing it as a kid but could only remember the 'ooo-ooo-ooo' part and now I've found it!

Thank you!
10/21/08 @ 21:20
Comment from: l c [Visitor] Email
been singing this song with the little kids for years and they still love it scares them every time lol
10/27/08 @ 19:03

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