Row, row, row your boat – forwards and backwards down the stream we go

What to do 

1. Sit up with your baby, either behind them or facing them while they are supported and in a safe area. 
2. Sing “Row, row, row your boat” to your baby as you gently rock them backwards and forwards. 

Good to know 

Do you know the many different versions of this song? 

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 river 
If you see a polar bear 
Don’t forget to shiver 

Row, row, row your boat 
Gently to the shore 
If you see a lion there 
Don’t forget to roar 

Row, row, row your boat 
Paddle your canoe 
If you see a herd of cows 
Don’t forget to moo 

Row, row, row your boat 
Gently up the creek 
If you see a tiny mouse 
Don’t forget to squeak 

Row, row, row your boat 
Don’t you go too far 
If you see a flock of sheep 
Don’t forget to baa 

Row, row, row your boat 
Gently all the way 
If you see a horse or two 
Don’t forget to neigh