Ten Little Indians
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The first little Indian gave squaw pretty feather
(Little Indian boy)
The second little Indian made her an Indian dollar
(Fighting over a squaw)
Well the third little Indian gave her moccasin leather
(Little Indian boy)
The squaw didn't like 'em at all
The fourth little Indian took her riding in his big canoe
(Little Indian boy)
The fifth little Indian took her down the waterfall
(Fighting over a squaw)
The sixth little Indian taught the squaw how to woo-woo
(Little Indian boy)
But the squaw didn't like 'em at all
One little, two little, three little Indians
(Keep us humming we're the ten little Indians)
Four little, five little, six little Indians
(Keep us humming we're the ten little Indians)
Seven little, eight little, nine little Indians
(Keep us humming we're the ten little Indians)
Ten little Indian boys
The seventh little Indian took her over to his teepee
(Little Indian boy)
The eighth little Indian tried to give her a love poem
(Fighting over a squaw)
The ninth little Indian said "You're my Kemosabe"
(Little Indian boy)
The squaw didn't like 'em at all
The tenth little Indian said it really didn't matter
(Little Indian boy)
He acted like himself and he didn't look at her
(Fighting over a squaw)
The squaw didn't care if he never did a thing
(Little Indian boy)
Cause she loved the tenth Indian boy
Loved the tenth Indian boy
Loved the tenth Indian boy
Loved the tenth Indian boy
Ten Little Indians
Recorded in 1962, "Ten Little Indians" stands as a defining track in the early catalog of The Beach Boys, showcasing their signature harmonies and surf-rock sensibilities. The song features the band's characteristic vocal arrangement, blending melodic pop structures with the rhythmic energy typical of their mid-1960s recordings. While often associated with their later psychedelic era, this track captures a pivotal moment in their evolution, demonstrating their ability to craft catchy, emotionally resonant pop songs that resonated with audiences across generations. Its enduring popularity highlights the group's mastery of vocal interplay and their contribution to the American pop canon during a transformative period in music history.