Dr. Seuss, the pen name of Theodor Seuss Geisel, was an American author, illustrator, and cartoonist renowned for his imaginative stories and whimsical characters.

Best known for his children’s books like The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss transforms the world of children’s literature with his playful language, memorable rhymes, and important life lessons.

His works continue to inspire and entertain generations worldwide.

About the Song

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish is a fun, playful song inspired by his beloved children’s book. The song features playful rhymes and colorful characters, celebrating the joy of imagination and the simplicity of childhood. It hooks listeners with its catchy rhythm and pleasant words, staying true to Dr. Seuss’s style.

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Lyrics

One fish, Two fish, Red fish, Blue fish,
Black fish, Blue fish, Old fish, New fish.
This one has a little car.
This one has a little star.
Say! What a lot of fish there are.
Yes. Some are red, and some are blue.
Some are old and some are new.
Some are sad, and some are glad,
And some are very, very bad.
Why are they sad and glad and bad?
I do not know, go ask your dad.
Some are thin, and some are fat.
The fat one has a yellow hat.
From there to here,
From here to there,
Funny things are everywhere.
Here are some who like to run.
They run for fun in the hot, hot sun.
Oh me! Oh my! Oh me! oh my!
What a lot of funny things go by.
Some have two feet and some have four.
Some have six feet and some have more.
Where do they come from? I can’t say.
But I bet they have come a long, long way.
we see them come, we see them go.
Some are fast. Some are slow.
Some are high. Some are low.
Not one of them is like another.
Don’t ask us why, go ask your mother.

Say! Look at his fingers!
One, two, three…
How many fingers do I see?
One, two, three, four,
five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
He has eleven!
Eleven! This is something new.
I wish I had eleven too!

Bump! Bump! Bump!
Did you ever ride a Wump?
We have a Wump with just one hump.
But we know a man called Mr. Gump.
Mr. gump has a seven hump Wump. So…
If you like to go Bump! Bump!
Just jump on the hump of the Wump of Gump

Who am I? My name is Ned
I do not like my little bed.
This is no good. This is not right.
My feet stick out of bed all night.
And when I pull them in, Oh, Dear!
My head sticks out of bed up here!

We like our bike. It is made for three.
Our Mike sits up in back, you see.
We like our Mike, and this is why:
Mike does all the work when the hills get high.

Hello there, Ned. How do you do?
Tell me, tell me what is new?
How are things in your little bed?
What is new? Please tell me Ned.
I do not like this bed at all.
a lot of things have come to call.
A cow, a dog, a cat, a mouse.
Oh! What a bed! Oh! What a house!

Oh dear, oh dear! I cannot hear.
Will you please come over near?
Will you please look in my ear?
There must be something there, I fear.
Say look! A bird was in your ear.
But he is out. So have no fear.
Again your ear can hear, my dear.

My hat is old, my teeth are gold.
I have a bird I like to hold.
My shoe is off, my foot is cold.
My shoe is off, my foot is cold.
I have a bird I like to hold.
My hat is old, my teeth are gold.
And now my story is all told.

We took a look. We saw a Nook.
On his head he had a hook.
On his hook he had a book.
On his book was “How to Cook”
We saw him sit and try to cook
But a Nook can’t read, so a Nook can’t Cook.
SO…
What good to a Nook is a hook cook book?

the moon was out and we saw some sheep.
We saw some sheep take a walk in their sleep.
by the light of the moon, by the light of a star;
They walked all night from near to far.
I would never walk. I would take a car.

I do not like this one so well.
all he does is yell, yell, yell.
I will not have this one about.
When he comes in I put him out.
This one is quiet as a mouse.
I like to have him in the house.

At our house we open cans.
We have to open many cans.
and that is why we have a Zans.
A Zans for cans is very good.
Have you a Zans for cans? You should.

I like to box. How I like to box.
So every day I box a Gox.
In yellow socks I box my Gox.
I box in yellow Gox box socks.

It is fun to sing if you sing with a Ying.
My Ying can sing like anything.
I sing high and my Ying sings low.
And we are not too bad, you know.

this one, I think, is called a Yink.
he likes to wink, he likes to drink.
He likes to drink, and drink, and drink.
the thing he likes to drink is ink.
The ink he likes to drink is pink.
He likes to wink and drink pink ink.
SO…
If you have a lot of ink,
you should get a Yink, I think.

Hop, hop, hop! I am a Yop
All I like to do is hop,
From finger top to finger top.
I hop from left to right and then…
Hop, hop! I hop right back again.
I like to hop all day and night.
From right to left and left to right.
Why do I like to hop, hop, hop?
I do not know. Go ask your Pop.

Brush, brush, brush, brush
Comb, comb, comb, comb
Blue hair is fun to brush and comb.
All girls who like to brush and comb,
Should have a pet like this at home.

Who is this pet? Say! He is wet.
You never yet met a pet, I bet,
As wet as they let this wet pet get.

Did you ever fly a kite in bed?
did you ever walk with ten cats on your head?
Did you ever milk this kind of cow?
Well, we can do it. We know how.
If you never did, you should.
These things are fun, and fun is good.

Hello, hello. Are you there?
Hello! I called you up to say hello.
I said Hello.
Can you hear me, Joe?
Oh no, I cannot hear your call.
I cannot hear your call at all.
This is not good, and I know why.
A mouse has cut the wire, goodbye!

From near to far, from here to there,
Funny things are everywhere.
These yellow pets are called the Zeds.
They have one hair upon their heads.
Their hair grows fast. So fast they say,
They need a haircut every day.

Who am I? My name is Ish
On my hand I have a dish.
I have this dish to help me wish.
When I wish to make a wish
I wave my hand with a big swish swish.
Then I say, “I wish for fish!”
And I get fish right on my dish.
So…
If you wish to make a wish,
you may swish for fish with my Ish wish dish.

At our house we play out back.
We play a game called ring the Gack.
Would you like to play this game?
Come down! We have the only Gack in town.

Look what we found in the park in the dark.
We will take him home, we will call him Clark.
He will live at our house, he will grow and grow.
Will our mother like this? We don’t know.

And now, Good night.
It is time to sleep
So we will sleep with our pet Zeep.
Today is gone. Today was fun.
Tomorrow is another one.
Every day, from here to there.
funny things are everywhere.

Similar Songs Like One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish

If you like One Fish Two Fish, you might enjoy these fun, rhyming kids’ books:

• “Dr. Seuss’s 1, 2, 3“: An easy-to-read counting book that has Dr. Seuss’s signature style, with illustrations drawn from his classic works, offering a fun and engaging way for young readers to learn numbers.

• “Count It! – A Dr. Seuss Workbook Singalong“: This musical activity combines counting with lively sing-alongs, reflecting Dr. Seuss’s playful style and turning learning into a fun, engaging activity.

• “The Shape of Me and Other Stuff“: A concept book that introduces shapes and forms in an educational yet entertaining way, having Dr. Seuss’s trademark approach to learning through playfulness.

• “Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?“: This beloved Dr. Seuss classic introduces sounds and phonetics in a rhythmic, fun-filled manner, showcasing his playful style and ability to attract young readers.

Similar Artists Like Dr. Seuss

Check out the playful rhymes and creative storytelling of these authors:

• Shel Silverstein
  Genres: Poetry, Humor
  Top Works: Where the Sidewalk Ends, The Giving Tree
• Eric Carle
  Genres: Picture Books, Children’s Literature
  Top Works: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
• Maurice Sendak
  Genres: Children’s Literature, Fantasy
  Top Works: Where the Wild Things Are, In the Night Kitchen
• Roald Dahl
  Genres: Children’s Fiction, Fantasy
  Top Works: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda

Frequently Asked Questions

Is One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Part of a Series?

While not part of a formal series, it’s one of Dr. Seuss’s beginner books, alongside titles like The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham.

Why is One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish So Popular?

Its playful language, memorable rhymes, playful illustrations, and ability to engage young readers have made it a childhood classic for generations.

Is the Book Available in Different Formats?

Yes, it’s available as a hardcover, paperback, board book, ebook, and audiobook. There are also special editions and boxed sets.