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Recommended for preschool recitals! Choral songs that 3-year-olds can adorably sing

In daycare and kindergarten, there are plenty of opportunities for everyone to sing together—not only during daily activities, but also at recitals and music concerts.

Choral singing is a wonderfully enjoyable activity: children can feel the comfort of singing, strengthen their sense of unity with friends, and deepen their interest in the seasons and events.

We’d love to include a variety of songs so that children become familiar with music and grow to love singing.

So this time, we’re introducing recommended choral pieces for 3-year-old preschoolers.

We’ve gathered lots of lively, energetic songs that are perfect for three-year-olds, as well as cute tunes.

Find a wonderful song that fits your class’s vibe, and have fun singing together!

Playlist

Recommended for preschool recitals! Choral songs that 3-year-olds can adorably sing
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1eastMagic incantationsakushi/sakkyoku: Yuzuri Tarou
Magic incantationsakushi/sakkyoku: Yuzuri Tarouplay_arrow
A song that gives children courage with a magic spell
2eastIf we make it togetherSakushi: Taniyama Hiroko / Sakkyoku: Tanimoto Arata
If we make it togetherSakushi: Taniyama Hiroko / Sakkyoku: Tanimoto Arataplay_arrow
The Cooperation Story of Mr. Shape and Ms. Color
3eastBig SongSakushi Sakkyoku: Nakajima Kōichi
Big SongSakushi Sakkyoku: Nakajima Kōichiplay_arrow
A call-and-response style song for a kindergarten entrance ceremony
4eastSong of the SpaceshipSakushi: Tomorogi Yukio / Sakkyoku: Mine Akira
Song of the SpaceshipSakushi: Tomorogi Yukio / Sakkyoku: Mine Akiraplay_arrow
A children's song that stirs the spirit of adventure toward space
5eastIt’s fun.sakushi: yamauchi kazuko / sakkyoku: terashima naohiko
It's fun.sakushi: yamauchi kazuko / sakkyoku: terashima naohikoplay_arrow
Let's feel the joy of singing together
6eastChild(ren) of the EarthKeroponzu
Child(ren) of the EarthKeroponzuplay_arrow
Energetic songs by Keropons to enjoy with children
7eastI’m happy to see you.sakushi: fujino manami / sakkyoku: kataoka tsugumi
I'm happy to see you.sakushi: fujino manami / sakkyoku: kataoka tsugumiplay_arrow
Bam Bears' ending theme song, celebrating the meeting with friends
8eastHey! TambourineSakushi: Yoshioka Osamu / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira
Hey! TambourineSakushi: Yoshioka Osamu / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akiraplay_arrow
A fun rhythm play song with a tambourine
9eastGather round! Fun, fun, funsakushi: Ide Takao / sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi
Gather round! Fun, fun, funsakushi: Ide Takao / sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshiplay_arrow
A fun song that circles the Earth with lively energy
10eastLaughter is nice.sakushi/sakkyoku: Tayama Masamitsu
Laughter is nice.sakushi/sakkyoku: Tayama Masamitsuplay_arrow
A fun song with laughter choreography
11eastI want to become the sun.Sakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
I want to become the sun.Sakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotakaplay_arrow
A loving song that resonates with a child's heart
12eastLet’s draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishiba
Let's draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishibaplay_arrow
A song that paints dreams onto the hopeful blue sky
13eastHo! Ho! Ho!Sakushi: Itō Akira / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi
Ho! Ho! Ho!Sakushi: Itō Akira / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshiplay_arrow
A song that energizes children with a cheerful melody
14eastSong of DropsNEUTRINO
Song of DropsNEUTRINOplay_arrow
The Song of Drops, from God’s tears.
15eastI want to scribble on the sky.sakushi: Yamagami Michio / sakkyoku: Izumi Taku
I want to scribble on the sky.sakushi: Yamagami Michio / sakkyoku: Izumi Takuplay_arrow
The pure imagination of wanting to paint your favorite picture in the sky
16eastMarching MarchSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Hattori Kimikazu
Marching MarchSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Hattori Kimikazuplay_arrow
Energize children with the stomping adventure song
17eastI wonder if there’s someone like thisSakata Osamu
I wonder if there’s someone like thisSakata Osamuplay_arrow
A song for a recital featuring unique children
18eastOne step, two steps, three stepsOno Atsuko, Hanada Yuuichirou
One step, two steps, three stepsOno Atsuko, Hanada Yuuichirouplay_arrow
A song that expresses the joy of children energetically walking
19eaststrollSakushi: Nakagawa Rieko / Sakkyoku: Hisaishi Joe
strollSakushi: Nakagawa Rieko / Sakkyoku: Hisaishi Joeplay_arrow
The Totoro song “Sanpo” is very popular with children.
20eastWhat color do you like?Sakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
What color do you like?Sakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamuplay_arrow
Learn color names with a color song to enjoy with children
21eastOn the Day of DepartureDressing
On the Day of DepartureDressingplay_arrow
Dressing covers a classic graduation song
22eastSong of LifeMiyabi
Song of LifeMiyabiplay_arrow
The song of life sings of gratitude and encounters
23eastWe are explorers of the future.icchī・naru
We are explorers of the future. icchī・naruplay_arrow
An uplifting choral song to support children's future
24eastThe Magic of Do-Re-Miicchī・naru
The Magic of Do-Re-Miicchī・naruplay_arrow
A magical song where the sounds of do-re-mi are fun
25eastHello, my friends.Ponkitki no uta
Hello, my friends.Ponkitki no utaplay_arrow
Hello My Friends teaches friendship and the exchange of hearts.
26eaststrollInoue Azumi
strollInoue Azumiplay_arrow
The famous theme song from My Neighbor Totoro
27eastZigzag StrollNingyōgeki Yanyan Muu-kun Sōnyūka
Zigzag StrollNingyōgeki Yanyan Muu-kun Sōnyūkaplay_arrow
A warm singing voice and a lively rhythm for children's songs
28eastMy Mixed JuiceSakushi: Gomi Taro / Sakkyoku: Shibuya Takeshi
My Mixed JuiceSakushi: Gomi Taro / Sakkyoku: Shibuya Takeshiplay_arrow
A song that blends everyday happenings in a mixer and drinks them
29eastThe Earth belongs to everyone.Sakushi: Yamakawa Keisuke / Sakkyoku: Izumi Taku / Henkyoku: Hayakawa Shirou
The Earth belongs to everyone.Sakushi: Yamakawa Keisuke / Sakkyoku: Izumi Taku / Henkyoku: Hayakawa Shirouplay_arrow
The Earth belongs to everyone: coexistence and kindness
30eastUtai Banbansakushi: sakata hiroo / sakkyoku: yamamoto naozumi
Utai Banbansakushi: sakata hiroo / sakkyoku: yamamoto naozumiplay_arrow
A song that clears the heart and connects people through singing
31eastDoraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemao
Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemaoplay_arrow
Doraemon theme song, a bright tune perfect for entrance ceremonies
32eastThe Root of the Heartsakushi sakkyoku: Minami Yume
The Root of the Heartsakushi sakkyoku: Minami Yumeplay_arrow
A classic graduation song wishing for children’s growth
33eastNice to meet you—at the kindergarten entrance ceremony—Sakkyoku: Kamishiba Hajime / Shi: Murata Sachiko
Nice to meet you—at the kindergarten entrance ceremony—Sakkyoku: Kamishiba Hajime / Shi: Murata Sachikoplay_arrow
Songs for first meetings at a kindergarten entrance ceremony
34eastAfter a fightSakushi: Araki Toyohisa / Sakkyoku: Miki Takashi
After a fightSakushi: Araki Toyohisa / Sakkyoku: Miki Takashiplay_arrow
A classic song that conveys the importance of reconciliation
35eastHo-re!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Ho-re!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
A fun song where the root vegetable party can dance
36eastLet’s go to the park.Sakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
Let's go to the park.Sakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamuplay_arrow
Let's go to the park! Osamu Sakata's popular song
37eastThe railroad tracks go on forever.amerika min’yō
The railroad tracks go on forever.amerika min'yōplay_arrow
A children's song about a lively locomotive, a song of dreams and hope
38eastChildren all over the world
Children all over the worldplay_arrow
Let's dance to a song that wishes for children's happiness.
39eastPicnic
Picnicplay_arrow
A rhythmic song that enjoys the sounds of animals
40eastSurely a miracleHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Surely a miracleHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
A song that gives courage for a new spring life, “Surely a Miracle”
41eastFriend Ponkurton
Friend Ponkurtonplay_arrow
An uplifting, lively track that expresses friendship and bonds
42eastBeing human is niceSakushi: Yamaguchi Akari/Sakkyoku: Kobayashi Asei
Being human is niceSakushi: Yamaguchi Akari/Sakkyoku: Kobayashi Aseiplay_arrow
“Ningen tte ii na” is a heartwarming song.
43eastGreen light from the blue sky
Green light from the blue skyplay_arrow
With a green light from the blue sky, toward a fun future
44eastI want to ride a vehicle.Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
I want to ride a vehicle.Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
Entertain children with songs about vehicles
45eastTeacher and friendsSakushi: Yoshioka Osamu / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi
Teacher and friendsSakushi: Yoshioka Osamu / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that supports children starting a new chapter in life
46eastDonsukapanpan Cheer SquadSakushi: Yamada Hiroshi / Sakkyoku: Nishiwaki Tatsuya
Donsukapanpan Cheer SquadSakushi: Yamada Hiroshi / Sakkyoku: Nishiwaki Tatsuyaplay_arrow
The cheer/encouragement song from NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” (With Mother)
47eastMickey Mouse MarchSakushi / Sakkyoku: Jimī Dotto
Mickey Mouse MarchSakushi / Sakkyoku: Jimī Dottoplay_arrow
Mickey Mouse, a popular character, and a march
48eastHappy Children
Happy Childrenplay_arrow
Fun warm-up exercises at Happy Children
49eastMy precious friendHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
My precious friendHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
A gentle song that portrays warm bonds and embraces a child's heart
50eastWe were born with a bang!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
We were born with a bang!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
A rhythmic summer song with an impressive sound of Japanese taiko drums
51eastLet’s keep walkingbiriken
Let's keep walkingbirikenplay_arrow
A folk and hip-hop song that sings of children’s joy
52eastLet’s have fun.Shoko&The Akilla
Let's have fun.Shoko&The Akillaplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that gently embraces children
53easttreasureHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
treasureHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
A Heartwarming Song from “Okaasan to Issho”
54eastMysterious PocketSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Watanabe Shigeru
Mysterious PocketSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Watanabe Shigeruplay_arrow
A pocket where biscuits multiply, a song of children's dreams
55eastBanana Parent and Childsakushi: Seki Kazuo / sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakako
Banana Parent and Childsakushi: Seki Kazuo / sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakakoplay_arrow
Let's have fun playing with the banana tongue-twister song
56eastSeven-colored soap bubbleSakushi sakkyoku: Yusa Mimori
Seven-colored soap bubbleSakushi sakkyoku: Yusa Mimoriplay_arrow
Sing of adventure and dreams in the soap-bubble song
57eastSong of CourageOno Atsuko
Song of CourageOno Atsukoplay_arrow
Atsuko Ono's movie theme song is heartwarming.
58eastPeep-peep, pao!Kimura Kaera
Peep-peep, pao!Kimura Kaeraplay_arrow
Hanakappa’s new opening theme will be performed by Kaela Kimura.
59eastHallelujah Roo-yayokoyama daisuke
Hallelujah Roo-yayokoyama daisukeplay_arrow
Celebrate new encounters with an uplifting song
60eastFriendship HymnSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Amerika Min’yō
Friendship HymnSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Amerika Min'yōplay_arrow
A bright song about friendship, everyone forming a circle
61eastThere’s no such thing as ghosts.Sakushi: Maki Minori / Sakkyoku: Mine Akira
There's no such thing as ghosts.Sakushi: Maki Minori / Sakkyoku: Mine Akiraplay_arrow
A classic song that cutely sings about ghosts
62eastLet’s take a step into the future
Let's take a step into the futureplay_arrow
Shimajiro’s Song of Friendship and Adventure
63eastLet’s move forward! Clap your hands!
Let's move forward! Clap your hands!play_arrow
A heartwarming song that celebrates forward-looking courage and friendship.
64eastMy favorite things
My favorite thingsplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that nurtures children's sensibilities
65eastToy Cha-Cha-ChaSakushi: Nosaka Akiyuki / Sakkyoku:
Toy Cha-Cha-ChaSakushi: Nosaka Akiyuki / Sakkyoku:play_arrow
The Toy Cha-Cha-Cha, a song popular with children
66eastI’ve grown up—I’m off!
I've grown up—I'm off!play_arrow
A fight song that voices both hopes and anxieties about a new environment
67eastOnly One StoryZEROBASEONE
Only One StoryZEROBASEONEplay_arrow
Pokémon opening theme, ZEROBASEONE’s Song of Courage
68eastLovely Wonderlandshimajirou
Lovely Wonderlandshimajirouplay_arrow
A song that celebrates children's sense of adventure and joy
69eastThe railroad tracks go on forever.
The railroad tracks go on forever.play_arrow
A musical piece for a hopeful train journey
70eastSketchaimyon
Sketchaimyonplay_arrow
The warm bond between Nobita and his friends
71eastFull of dreamsSeki Yumiko
Full of dreamsSeki Yumikoplay_arrow
A refreshing song that sings of children's dreams and hopes
72eastYokai Shiritori
Yokai Shiritoriplay_arrow
Enjoying with kids through a yokai shiritori song
73eastLots of heartsYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
Lots of heartsYokoyama Daisuke / Mitani Takumi
A heartwarming song that conveys love to children
74eastBibi-bi Beam!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Bibi-bi Beam!Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
The fun dance track “Bibibi Beam!” is popular.
75eastAnpanman’s March
Anpanman's Marchplay_arrow
Anpanman is a very popular character among children.
76eastGanbarappa☆Ganbarūn
Ganbarappa☆Ganbarūnplay_arrow
An upbeat, positive song to enjoy the summer
77eastGood morning!Fukuda Sho
Good morning!Fukuda Shoplay_arrow
Our hearts connect through a bright song, like the morning light.
78eastGhost Party
Ghost Partyplay_arrow
Nurturing children's imagination with Halloween music
79eastHappy ChildrenYamano Satoko
Happy ChildrenYamano Satokoplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that sings of children's strength and hope
80eastnectarineterebi senshi
nectarineterebi senshiplay_arrow
The theme song of Tensai TV-kun, a track brimming with children’s sensibilities.
81eastaye-ayeSakushi: Aida Hiromi / Sakkyoku: Uno Seiichirou
aye-ayeSakushi: Aida Hiromi / Sakkyoku: Uno Seiichirouplay_arrow
Aye-aye is a cute little monkey song
82eastHappy ChildrenSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
Happy ChildrenSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotakaplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that sings of children’s smiles and innocence
83eastOh, the ranch is green.
Oh, the ranch is green.play_arrow
Let's move our bodies to the rhythm!
84eastKupurupā is a secret word!
Kupurupā is a secret word!play_arrow
An insert song from a film that portrays children's bonds and adventures
85eastTo the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand
To the Sun in the Palm of Your Handplay_arrow
A children's song that sings of the preciousness of life and of hope
86eastHere we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKIN
Here we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKINplay_arrow
An energetic song from the One Piece Fish-Man Island arc
87eastPlayful Love Ai AiHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Playful Love Ai AiHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
A song for parents and children to enjoy together with cat-themed music
88eastA Drop of Star
A Drop of Starplay_arrow
A fun song with a bright rhythm you can dance to
89eastOne, two, three
One, two, threeplay_arrow
Jump over creatures with a good tempo and dance!
90eastI love stripes!
I love stripes!play_arrow
Children’s music with a bright, friendly singing voice
91eastShimajiro Ondo!
Shimajiro Ondo!play_arrow
A lively rhythm that makes the heart dance—a song loved by children
92eastEtiquette Man
Etiquette Manplay_arrow
Manners Learning Song for Children
93eastYo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5
Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5play_arrow
The anime ending theme by Dream5 is extremely popular.
94eastWINNER! Gojuuger!Wienners
WINNER! Gojuuger!Wiennersplay_arrow
The theme song for the 50th anniversary of Super Sentai is captivating.
95eastChurippu sharippuwarabe uta
Churippu sharippuwarabe utaplay_arrow
Connecting children's hearts through nursery rhymes
96eastEveryone Is SpecialBenesse Kōporēshon
Everyone Is SpecialBenesse Kōporēshonplay_arrow
English songs that nurture children's self-esteem
97eastLet’s draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishiba
Let's draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishibaplay_arrow
A cheerful children's song to sing at the kindergarten entrance ceremony
98eastParadeSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
ParadeSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotakaplay_arrow
Morning parade, a song of hope and dreams
99eastspring breezeWada Tetsuzō, Hirose Ryōhei
spring breezeWada Tetsuzō, Hirose Ryōheiplay_arrow
A heartwarming masterpiece depicting the breath of spring
100eastMarch of the RoadHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
March of the RoadHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
A bright and lively march, stepping toward the future
101eastStory FingerSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira
Story FingerSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akiraplay_arrow
A heartwarming nursery rhyme to enjoy with finger puppets
102eastWhat color do you like?Sakushi: Sakata Osamu / Sakkyoku: Inui Yuki
What color do you like?Sakushi: Sakata Osamu / Sakkyoku: Inui Yukiplay_arrow
The charm of children’s songs that sing about the world of colors