I want to sing it at the senior class recital! A choral piece that 5-year-olds can sing with all their heart

To the Sun in the Palm of Your HandLyrics by Takashi Yanase / Music by Taku Izumi

Hands to the Sun — Vocals: AI Kiritan (with lyrics)

“Tenohira o Taiyou ni” (Palms to the Sun) is a classic whose warm lyrics by Takashi Yanase and melody by Taku Izumi resonate deeply.

Its lyrics, filled with the joy of living and love for small creatures, will enrich the sensitivities of five-year-olds.

Since it was broadcast on Minna no Uta in 1962, it has continued to be cherished by many.

In 2006, it was selected as one of Japan’s 100 Most Beloved Songs.

It’s a perfect piece to sing at recitals or kindergarten graduation ceremonies.

If you sing it with the children while holding your palms up to the sun, it will surely become a cherished memory.

I wish it were so.Lyrics by Takao Ide / Music by Wakako Fukuda

I wish it were true — our yard is a jungle ♪ [with gestures]

“If only it were like this,” “I wish it could be like that”—So Dattara Ii no ni is a song that sings of all kinds of dreams.

Its lyrics imagine how fun it would be if our house became like that, if it were Christmas all the time, or if we knew a wizard.

Just like in this song, there are surely many children with delightful dreams.

Try singing while imagining your own wishes: “I hope something like this happens,” “I wish that would turn out like that.” Add hand motions to match the lyrics, and enjoy singing it at recitals or during everyday music time!

Friends starting todayLyrics by Yu Sawamura / Music by Yasuhiro Takano

From Today, We're Friends [E Tele] Lyrics: Yu Sawamura / Music: Yasuhiro Takano Oto-san to Issho♪

Gently singing about meeting new friends, this song is perfect for a kindergarten entrance ceremony.

With its bright, gentle melody and simple lyrics, it’s designed so children can learn it right away, expressing the joy of making new friends.

It’s filled with anticipation for fun times together—laughing, eating, and running around.

Featured on NHK’s children’s program “Otosan to Issho,” the song helps ease the worries of children facing a new environment and gives them a natural opportunity to make friends.

Always togetherMe and you.

[Graduation Song] Always Together - Piano Sheet Music (Child Key) / CD Available [see description below] - For nursery school and kindergarten graduation ceremonies and thank-you parties

This is a graduation song performed by the children’s song creators “Boku to Kimi.” The piece is memorable for its warm lyrics sung to a piano accompaniment.

The lyrics recall cherished memories that make the graduation ceremony even more moving, and express gratitude to teachers and friends.

It’s a graduation song that helps children take a big step forward as they enter elementary school.

Album of Memories

Album of Memories Song: AI Kiritan, AI Yōko (with lyrics)

There is a graduation song beloved by many called “Omoide no Album” (Memory Album).

The lyrics were written by Toshi Masuko and the music was composed by Tetsumaro Honda.

After it was featured on NHK’s music program “Minna no Uta,” word of mouth spread, and it began to be sung at many kindergarten and nursery school graduation ceremonies.

The song’s lyrics look back on the events of a year spent in kindergarten or nursery school, tracing the journey up to graduation.

Singing it brings back past memories and is likely to move you to tears.

Tomorrow Will Be Sunny

Song “Ashita wa Hareru” … 5-year-olds (Lion Class)

“Ashita wa Hareru” is a song written and composed by singer-songwriter Osamu Sakata, who is also known as a former “Uta no Onii-san” on NHK’s children’s program “Okaasan to Issho.” This classic has been sung by many children as a staple graduation song for preschool and kindergarten.

The warm lyrics about feelings for friends and the strength you gain from being together are truly lovely.

The lyrics are short and easy to remember, so why not perform it along with musical instruments? It’s a perfect piece for a final recital for five-year-olds.

I want to become the sun.Toshihiko Niizawa

Nursery song / I Want to Be the Sun / 36th Children’s Song Contest – Children’s Division

With lyrics by Toshihiko Shinzawa and music by Hirotaka Nakagawa, this song is by the same duo behind the popular “Sekai-ju no Kodomotachi ga.” It’s easy to learn and has lovely lyrics, making it a great choice for a choral piece.

Singing its positive lyrics helps create a bright, joyful mood, which is another plus.

Besides recitals, it’s also recommended to sing to welcome new children when they join the kindergarten.

Rather than just singing, it would be nice to deepen the children’s understanding of the song by discussing the meaning of the lyrics with them.