[Fun] A Collection of Children’s Songs Featuring “Ghosts”
It’s scary, but you can’t help watching and getting curious… In this article, we’ve put together children’s songs with a “ghost” theme! For example, if you want to choose something with a seasonal feel for song time at a daycare or kindergarten, this should be a helpful reference.
In other words, it’s perfect for summer and Halloween! We’ve mainly selected nursery rhymes, so even little kids should be able to sing them without getting too scared—probably.
Be sure to check out these cute ghost songs all the way to the end!
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[Fun] A collection of children’s songs featuring “ghosts” (11–20)
Some kind of yokai?
You can feel the charm of a lively, upbeat idol song in “Nanka Yokai?” The vocals are performed by Hiromichi & Tanizo, who have worked on many children’s songs.
Despite the horror-tinged lyrics about someone being behind you without you noticing, the repeated puns and catchy melody create a fun atmosphere.
It would be perfect for Halloween or monster-themed parties—learning the energetic dance choreography and joining in would be a blast.
Be sure to sing this powerful, high-energy track with kids; it’ll blow away the notion that ghosts are scary.
Ghost Fireworks Ondo
When it comes to songs that evoke a festive, lively atmosphere, “Obake no Hanabi Ondo” comes to mind.
Featuring traditional Japanese (“wa”) instrument tones and rhythms, it fits perfectly with scenes where ghosts appear.
A sprightly dance is performed to phrases that depict fireworks shooting into the sky.
The choreography is simple enough for children to dance along, so try learning the song and dance together.
The lyrics carry a bittersweet yet warm message that will captivate not only children but adults as well.
Be sure to check out this ghost-themed song—perfect for school performances and parties.
GeGeGe no Kitaro
GeGeGe no Kitaro is widely known across generations as a classic yokai song.
It was produced as the theme song for the anime of the same title, with vocals by Kazuo Kumakura, who was active as an actor and voice actor.
Along with its oft-repeated phrases, the song conveys a philosophical message that anyone can relate to.
Set to a horror-tinged melody with a distinctly Japanese feel, it overflows with the world of yokai.
If you use it for a Halloween party or a school performance, having the children dress up as their favorite characters would make it even more fun.
There's no such thing as ghosts.
You can almost hear a child saying, “I’m not scared of ghosts!” This song was broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta in 1966 and has been covered by many artists across generations.
The lyrics, which capture a child’s honest feelings about ghosts, leave a strong impression.
The repeatedly sung chorus phrase lets you picture a child who’s actually just a little afraid of ghosts.
With its lively rhythm and melody, it’s also a great pick if you’re looking for a ghost-themed song to sing in kindergartens or nursery schools.
The ghost has come.
When you think of ghosts, you probably picture them gently drifting through the air.
This hand-play song expresses the way such ghosts float.
Various ghosts make an appearance, and a fun point is the choreography where you sway your hands to match each ghost’s entrance.
The shape of your hands changes depending on the type of ghost, too.
Since it’s a song that uses your hands to portray cute ghosts, scary ghosts, and more, you can enjoy the differences in each expression.
Precisely because the content is simple, it’s nice to convey the fun through movement.
Haohao
It’s a famous song that was also included on “NHK Okaasan to Issho Latest Best,” released in 2001.
Above all, Haohao—the little ghost that looks like a sea angel—is just so cute! I think if someone covered it and sang it now, it could become a hit again.
The laid-back melody is easy to get into and seems perfect for a kindergarten performance.
Even just mimicking the actions to the song—smiling, crying, puffing up—is adorable.
The part where they share a biscuit offers lots of room for creativity, like holding hands with friends.
It might be a ghost song that deserves even more attention!
[Fun] A collection of children's songs featuring “ghosts” (21–30)
I'm watching you.
Kimi o Miteru yo, which features Ghost-type Pokémon from the Pokémon series, is a song that introduces each Pokémon’s traits while singing about their scary personalities.
The lyrics are striking: when children litter or do other bad things, Pokémon appear from nowhere to set them straight.
It feels like it’s teaching us, “You mustn’t do bad things.” With Jikuu Fuzake’s light yet horror-tinged vocals, it’s a ghost-story-style song that conjures up images of the Pokémon as you listen.