Nashville Kids' Sound - Just Count Down One : Subtraction -1

If you’re subtracting one, just count down one. (Oh yeah, oh yeah.)
If you’re subtracting one, your work is done. (Oh yeah, oh yeah.)
Just look at the number and think one less.
It’s really that easy, I must confess.

Just count down one. Just count down one.
It’s really quite easy. Just count down one.
Look at the number. Don’t hesitate. Think “one less.”
Don’t contemplate. Just count down one. Just count down one.

2 – 1 is 1
3 – 1 is 2
4 – 1 is 3
5 – 1 is 4
6 – 1 is 5
7 – 1 is 6
8 – 1 is 7
9 – 1 is 8

If you’re subtracting one, just count down one. (Oh yeah, oh yeah.)
It doesn’t matter if the number’s 21 (Oh yeah, oh yeah.)
or 10 or 2 or even 58.
Just think “one less” and the answer you’ll state!

Just count down one. Just count down one.
It’s really quite easy. Just count down one.
Look at the number. Don’t hesitate. Think “one less.”
Don’t contemplate. Just count down one. Just count down one.

10 – 1 is 9
11 – 1 is 10
12 – 1 is 11
13 – 1 is 12
14 – 1 is 13
15 – 1 is 14
16 – 1 is 15
17 – 1 is 16
18 – 1 is 17

If you’re subtracting one, just count down one. (Oh yeah, oh yeah.)
Take the time to learn this rule, and then tell someone. (Oh yeah, oh yeah.)
Share it with a classmate– it’s great review.
For learning your math facts is up to you!

Just count down one. Just count down one.
It’s really quite easy. Just count down one.
Look at the number. Don’t hesitate. Think “one less.”
Don’t contemplate. Just count down one. Just count down one.

Just count down one. Just count down one.
It’s really quite easy. Just count down one.
Look at the number. Don’t hesitate. Think “one less.”
Don’t contemplate. Just count down one. Just count down one.

Written by:
Kim Mitzo Thompson

Publisher:
Lyrics © PETER PAN MUSIC PUBLISHING, Songtrust Ave

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