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Let's sing together! A collection of nursery rhymes everyone knows

Nursery songs that many people have sung in day-care centers, kindergartens, and schools.

These children’s songs, passed down through generations, are still sung today in childcare settings, schools, and even senior facilities.

That said, fewer people are singing them nowadays, and some children can be found who don’t know nursery songs at all.

In this article, we’ll introduce nursery songs that everyone—young and old—will recognize.

If you’re not very familiar with nursery songs, start by listening to the ones we introduce here.

Try singing nursery songs together with your child, your friends, or your grandparents, and have fun!

Playlist

Let's sing together! A collection of nursery rhymes everyone knows
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1eastToy Cha-Cha-ChaLyrics: Akiyuki Nosaka, revised by Osamu Yoshioka / Music: Nobuyoshi KoshibeA nursery rhyme where toys come to life at night
2eastThere’s no such thing as ghosts.Lyrics by Minori Maki / Music by Akira MineA nursery rhyme that gently portrays a child's fears
3eastA Little Bear in the RainLyrics: Masao Tsurumi / Music: Akira YuyamaA Rainy Day Bear Cub, a Heartwarming Nursery Rhyme
4eastMountain MusiciansGerman folk songA Fun Concert by the Forest Animals
5eastGoat MailLyrics: Michio Mado / Music: Ikuma DanThe Story of the White Goat and the Black Goat’s Letters
6eastTen thousand feet in the AlpsAt the summit of Kogyari, enjoying a hand-clapping song.
7eastPicnic MarchLyrics: Takao Ide / Music: Nobuyoshi KoshibeA lively marching tune that makes walks more fun
8eastDog PolicemanLyrics by Yoshimi Sato / Music by Onaka MegumiThe kindness of the police dog who helps a kitten
9eastdragonfly glassesLyrics by Seishi Nukaga / Music by Kozaburo HiraiA song that nurtures children's imagination with dragonfly glasses
10eastIce Cream SongLyrics by Yoshimi Sato / Music by Koichi HattoriA familiar children’s song with lyrics by Yoshimi Satō
11eastbutterflyLyrics by Akiashi Nomura / Music by Spanish folk songThe spring children’s song “Chōchō” is a tune from overseas.
12eastI accidentally broke the clarinet.Lyrics by Yoshiko Ishii / Music by French nursery rhymeExploring the Mysteries and Charms of Clarinet Music
13eastsoap bubbleLyrics by Ujō Noguchi / Music by Shinpei NakayamaSoap Bubbles is a masterpiece that conveys the fragility of life.
14eastHo! Ho! Ho!Lyrics: Akira Ito / Music: Nobuyoshi KoshibeSongs from NHK's “Okāsan to Issho”
15eastSacchanLyrics by Hiroo Sakata / Music by Megumi OonakaSacchan, a heartwarming classic with gentle lyrics
16eastMountain MusiciansLyrics: Shisen Mizuta / Composition: German folk songA delightful children's song about animals playing musical instruments, “Yama no Ongakuka” (The Musicians of the Mountain)
17eastThe Bear of the ForestLyrics: Yoshihiro Baba / Music: American folk songThe origin of the scout song “The Bear of the Forest”
18eastTanuki of Fist MountainLyrics and composition: UnknownParent-child communication through nursery rhymes
19eastMr. ElephantLyrics: Michio Mado / Music: Ikuma DanA gentle children's song depicting the bond between an elephant parent and child
20eastTulipLyrics by Miyako Kondo / Music by Takeshi InoueSpring tulips and children’s smiles
21eastOh, the ranch is green.Let's move our bodies to the rhythm!
22eastOne, two, threeJump over creatures with a good tempo and dance!
23eastPotato JaguarPotato Jaguar is a song popular with children.
24eastZebra SwirlZebra Round and Round, a Fun Rhythm Song
25eastPicnicA rhythmic song that enjoys the sounds of animals
26eastFrog ChorusLyrics by Toshiaki Okamoto / Original song: German folk songA song with an easy-to-remember melody that’s good for singing in a round
27eastCute Hide and SeekLyrics by Hachirō Satō / Music by Yoshinao NakataA nursery rhyme about animals playing hide-and-seek
28eastLet’s go to the park.Lyrics and Music: Osamu SakataA warm spring song that transcends generations
29eastThe Bento Box SongLyrics by Yoshiko Kayama / Music by Akihiro KobayashiThe Bento Box Song, a beloved classic among children
30eastHappy ChildrenFun warm-up exercises at Happy Children
31eastThe Hungry Tummy SongLyrics by Hiroo Sakata / Music by Megumi OonakaThe charm of a fun children's song that depicts hunger
32eastStory FingerLyrics by: Yoshiko Kayama / Music by: Akira YuyamaA heartwarming nursery rhyme to enjoy with finger puppets
33eastYaho-hoLet's have fun with kids by yodeling!
34eastPlaying bus (pretend bus play)Lyrics by: Yoshiko Kayama / Music by: Akira YuyamaA nursery rhyme about the excitement of riding a bus
35eastTeacher and friendsLyrics by: Osamu Yoshioka / Music by: Nobuyoshi KoshibeA song to support children's kindergarten life
36eastspring breezeLyrics: Yoshikiyo Kato / Music: FosterThe charm of gentle nursery rhymes that sing of spring’s arrival
37eastWe’ll take care of the demon here.Lyrics by Toshihiko Shinzawa / Music by Hirotaka NakagawaA fun Setsubun song, let’s all sing together