Everyone loves the Dem Bones Skeleton dance because it’s such a fun way to learn about the anatomy of our bodies but with an irresistibly catchy rhythm!
This song comes from a traditional African American gospel song inspired by Ezekiel from the bible. But when it’s simplified for kids, it makes a really fun spooky halloween dance.
Dem Bones Skeleton Dance
| Dem bones, dem bones dem dry bones!
Dem bones, dem bones dem dry bones! Dem bones, dem bones dem dry bones! Shake them rattlin’ bones! The toe bone’s connected to the foot bone, The foot bone’s connected to the ankle bone, The ankle bone’s connected to the leg bone, Shake them rattlin’ bones! The leg bone’s connected to the knee bone, The knee bone’s connected to the thigh bone, The thigh bone’s connected to the hip bone, Shake them rattlin’ bones! Dem bones, dem bones gonna dance around Dem bones, dem bones gonna dance around Dem bones, dem bones gonna dance around Shake them rattlin’ bones! The hip bone’s connected to the back bone, The back bone’s connected to the neck bone, The neck bone’s connected to the head bone, Shake them rattlin’ bones! The finger bone’s connected to the hand bone, The hand bone’s connected to the arm bone, The arm bone’s connected to the shoulder bone, Shake them rattlin’ bones! Dem bones, dem bones gonna hop around, Dem bones, dem bones gonna hop around, Dem bones, dem bones gonna hop around, Shake them rattlin’ bones! Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones! Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones! Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones! We’ll shake them skeleton bones! |
How To Sing The Dem Bones Skeleton Dance
Print the Dem Bones Sheet Music
- Sing the song standing in a circle all together.
- Point to each body part as it’s listed in the song.
- Then join hands on the chorus and dance or hop together as directed.
The first youtube video below shows the song sung in a more traditional way with wonderful close harmony. But the second video shows a simpler version for kids.
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