[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” (21–30)
The Straight-Lined Ghost
A song that lets you enjoy a ghostly world through a hand play game is “Ippon Suji no Obake.” The lyrics and music were written by Toshihiko Shinzawa, who is also active as a picture book author.
The hand play expresses a ghost climbing up and down a slope.
The person playing the ghost traces along their partner’s arm in time with the lyrics, and the person being traced—even though it tickles—must not move.
Why not include it as a program to liven up Halloween events or parties? It’s also recommended to play by switching roles with friends who attend nursery school or kindergarten.
Yokai Shiritori
Yokai Shiritori became popular among children after it was broadcast within NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho.” Daisuke Yokoyama, the “older brother” singer, and Takumi Mitani, the “older sister” singer, performed the vocals.
As the Yokai Professor, a Rokurokubi, and a Zashiki-warashi play a shiritori word chain, various yokai appear one after another.
With its bright, festive sound featuring brass band and guitar tones, children can learn the names of yokai without getting scared.
Enjoy singing this ghost-themed song while playing a fun game of shiritori!
Let's become ghosts
If you want to fully become a ghost and try singing, we recommend “Let’s Be a Ghost.” Just like the title says, it honestly expresses the wish to become a ghost and do whatever you like.
The song unfolds with a light, lively rhythm, yet it has a slightly spooky vibe, making it perfect for Halloween events and parties.
If you’re planning to try a ghost costume, it’s a great idea to perform singing or dancing in sync with the lyrics.
Give this cute-and-creepy ghost song a try!
Haw, the Lost Ghost
It’s a popular ghost-themed song that was also sung on “Okaasan to Issho.” The playful back-and-forth vocals between Akihiro Sugita and Ryoko Tsunoda make it really fun.
If you use it for a dance activity, it naturally becomes a call-and-response between a boy and a girl.
Above all, the yodel-like part at the beginning is so entertaining that you can’t help but imitate it.
Even though it’s a ghost song, it’s not scary at all—that’s a big plus! Still, a ghost that gets lost is kind of weird, isn’t it? It’s also perfect as BGM for kids’ Halloween events and the like!
In conclusion
I introduced quite a few, but did you find one that made you think, “This is it!”? I think there were lots of cute songs! I also picked out a few hand-play songs.
So please be sure to enjoy them with your child!