Tons of full free stories, ebooks, and audiobooks online that are available. "The Worms Crawl in, the Worms Crawl Out" is a macabre nursery rhyme with variations in lyrics. It's often considered a part of the genre of "creepy" or dark children's songs and rhymes. The lyrics are not commonly taught to children due to their morbid and unsettling nature. Here's a version of the rhyme:



  • The Worms Crawl in the Worms Crawl Out Nursery Rhyme

    My son John was tall and slim,
    He had a leg for every limb,
    But now he's got no legs at all,
    For he ran a race with a cannonball.

    … Don’t ever laugh as a Hearse goes by
    For you may be the next to die
    They wrap you up in a big white sheet
    From your head down to your feet
    … They put you in a big black box
    And cover you up with dirt and rocks
    And all goes well for about a week
    And then your coffin begins to leak
    … And the worms crawl in, the worms crawl out
    The worms play pinochle on your snout
    They eat your eyes, they eat your noes
    They eat the jelly between your toes
    … A big green worm with rolling eyes
    Crawls in your stomach and out your eyes
    Your stomach turns a slimy green
    And puss comes out like whipping cream

    The Worms Crawl in the Worms Crawl Out Nursery Rhyme

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