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Be careful not to get led astray! A roundup of challenging yet fun rounds (canon songs)

A round is a style of singing where you follow the person before you, coming in slightly later and chasing their line.

Many people probably sang well-known rounds like “The Frog Chorus” (Kaeru no Gasshō) and “The Bear in the Forest” (Mori no Kuma-san) when they were children.

So, what other rounds are there besides these?

In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of rounds, from classic staples to lesser-known gems.

Songs used for rounds often have fun and amusing lyrics.

If any catch your interest, be sure to pay attention to the lyrics and try singing them as a round for fun!

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Be careful not to get led astray! A roundup of challenging yet fun rounds (canon songs)
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1The Bear of the ForestAmerican folk song“The Bear in the Forest” stands alongside “The Frog Chorus” as one of the most...
2maple leavesLyrics by Tatsuyuki Takano / Music by Teiichi Okano
maple leavesLyrics by Tatsuyuki Takano / Music by Teiichi Okano
Autumn… a scene comes to mind of trees turning a vivid red.
3A quiet lakesideAmerican nursery rhymeThe children’s song “Quiet…” is based on an American nursery rhyme.
4Algorithm MarchAlways from hereThe preschool program “Pita…” broadcast on NHK
5Snow DanceLyrics: Keizo Yui / Music: Czech folk song“Snow…” a song that depicts the snow steadily piling up
6My Friend KanonLyrics and Music: Shozo KoyamaShōzō Koyama’s piece—also well loved as a choral work—sa...
7Warm and leisurely strollingLyrics by Hiroo Sakata / Music by Akihiro KomoriIt makes you want to step outside and go for a walk, a w…
8Coffee CanonLyrics by Satoshi Komiyaji / Music by a foreign composerA chance to experience the German scale while singing in a round: “Co…”
9Come, fireflychildren’s songThis is also a song that has remained in the hearts of the Japanese for many years...
10Piglet’s TrumpetLyrics and Music by Satoshi KomiyajiA piglet blows a trumpet, and a little bird plays the piccolo...
11Canon of MosquitoesLyrics by Shozo Koyama / Music: Hungarian folk song“The Mosquito…” based on a Hungarian folk song
12rice paddleLyrics: Toshimi Komiyaji / Music: GermanyWhile listening, I suddenly started craving freshly steamed rice...
13Frog ChorusLyrics: Toshiaki Okamoto / Music: German folk songHearing “round” singing, the first thing that comes to mind is ‘The Frog Chorus’…
14Canon of CabbageLyrics and Music by Satoshi KomiyajiYou can learn the German scale while singing in a round...
15Three caterpillarsLyrics by Michio Kurihara / Music by Satoshi KomiyajiThe lyrics where she lets out a ‘kya!’ at a caterpillar are so cute…
16Big SongA cheerful round song that sings of nature and hope
17The Mouse and the KittenA cute chase song of a mouse and a kitten
18The sound of insectsThe sounds of insects nurture children's interest in insects.
19What shall we make with rock, paper, scissors?Let's enjoy a round with rock, paper, scissors!