In the desolate depths of a perilous place
the bogeyman lurks, with a snarl on this face.
Never dare, never dare to approach his dark lair
for he's waiting . . . just waiting . . . to get you.

He skulks in the shadows, relentless and wild
in his search for a tender, delectable child.
With his steely sharp claws and his slavering jaws
oh he's waiting  . . . just waiting . . .  to get you.

Many have entered his dreary domain
but not even one has been heard from again.
They no doubt made a feast for the butchering beast
and he's waiting  . . . he's waiting  . . .  to get you.

In that sulfurous, sunless, and sinister place
he'll crumple your bones in his bogey embrace.
Never never go near if you hold your life dear,
for oh! . . . what he'll do  . . . when he gets you!

   Jack Prelutsky