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[For 4-year-olds] Popular and classic songs to sing at recitals and seasonal events

By the time they turn four, children show growth in many ways: they can listen to stories and words and let their imaginations soar, and they become able to express their feelings and thoughts in words.

Through music, we hope they encounter many words and melodies and grow healthy in both mind and body.

Here are some highly recommended songs that are perfect for four-year-olds.

We’ve gathered a wide range of genres: songs that feel exhilarating to sing, songs with storylines that spark imagination, and songs that express feelings for family and friends.

These selections are great not only for everyday childcare settings but also for recitals and events!

Find songs that suit the children, and be sure to have fun singing together.

Playlist

[For 4-year-olds] Popular and classic songs to sing at recitals and seasonal events
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1eastYour voiceSakushi: Aida Tsuyoshi / Sakkyoku: Ueno Yoshio
Your voiceSakushi: Aida Tsuyoshi / Sakkyoku: Ueno Yoshioplay_arrow
A heartwarming children's song, “Your Voice”
2eastColor Explorersicchī・naru
Color Explorersicchī・naruplay_arrow
A song that helps you discover your true self through color exploration
3eastYour ColorSakushi/Sakkyoku: Edamamenzu
Your ColorSakushi/Sakkyoku: Edamamenzuplay_arrow
Colorful songs nurture children's hearts
4eastBeyond the rainbowSakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
Beyond the rainbowSakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamuplay_arrow
Beyond the Rainbow, a Heartwarming Nursery Rhyme
5eastFriends are a good thing.Sakushi: Iwaya Tokiko / Sakkyoku: Miki Takashi
Friends are a good thing.Sakushi: Iwaya Tokiko / Sakkyoku: Miki Takashiplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that sings the importance of friendship
6eastbling-blingSakushi: Saitō Harumichi / Sakkyoku: Makino Kanami
bling-blingSakushi: Saitō Harumichi / Sakkyoku: Makino Kanamiplay_arrow
Conveying friendship and compassion through sign language and song
7eastIt will be sunny tomorrow.Sakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
It will be sunny tomorrow.Sakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamuplay_arrow
Delivering hope through Osamu Sakata’s warm songs
8eastI want to become the sun.Shinzawa Toshihiko
I want to become the sun.Shinzawa Toshihikoplay_arrow
An upbeat choral piece by the Shinzawa–Nakagawa duo, featuring heartwarming lyrics.
9eastLet’s hold handsMakihara Noriyuki
Let's hold handsMakihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
A song that conveys the importance of holding hands
10eastThe Magic of Do-Re-MiGO-BANG’S
The Magic of Do-Re-MiGO-BANG'S
GO-BANG’S’s “Do-Re-Mi no Mahou” is a fun song.
11eastLet’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 of an imaginative journey through the sky
12eastHappy ChildrenShinzawa Toshihiko
Happy ChildrenShinzawa Toshihikoplay_arrow
Songs that get the crowd excited at the kindergarten (middle-year) recital
13eastrainbowSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
rainbowSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotakaplay_arrow
Blow away your sadness with a rainbow song.
14eastParadeSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
ParadeSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotakaplay_arrow
A pleasant song you can enjoy singing with children
15eastSurely 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”
16eastTo the Sun in the Palm of Your HandSakushi: Yanase Takashi / Sakkyoku: Izumi Taku
To the Sun in the Palm of Your HandSakushi: Yanase Takashi / Sakkyoku: Izumi Takuplay_arrow
A beloved classic for children that depicts the vigor of life
17eastWe are explorers of the future.Izumi Tachibana
We are explorers of the future. Izumi Tachibanaplay_arrow
Hope for the future and children's imagination
18eastChildren around the worldSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
Children around the worldSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotakaplay_arrow
The charm of heartwarming songs loved by children
19eastFlower of ThanksSakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
Flower of ThanksSakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamuplay_arrow
A song that likens feelings of gratitude to flowers
20eastWhat color do you like?Sakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu
What color do you like?Sakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamuplay_arrow
Color crayons, expressing children's creativity and curiosity
21eastSing, Bam-Bam!Sakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Yamamoto Naozumi
Sing, Bam-Bam!Sakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Yamamoto Naozumiplay_arrow
Popular songs from NHK shows; hand-play songs are fun.
22eastI wish it were so.Sakushi: Ide Takao / Sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakako
I wish it were so.Sakushi: Ide Takao / Sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakakoplay_arrow
A Dream Song of “If Only It Were So”
23eastHello, my friends.Takahashi Mariko, Yangu Furesshu
Hello, my friends.Takahashi Mariko, Yangu Furesshuplay_arrow
A friendship song filled with longing for overseas, a heartwarming ballad
24eastSong of CourageOno Atsuko
Song of CourageOno Atsukoplay_arrow
Atsuko Ono's movie theme song is heartwarming.
25eastGanba RangersHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
Ganba RangersHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Mayaplay_arrow
An inspiring cheer song that sings of family love
26eastRandoseru RunSakushi: Abe Naomi / Sakkyoku: Abe Naomi
Randoseru RunSakushi: Abe Naomi / Sakkyoku: Abe Naomiplay_arrow
Introduction to a song that sings about hope and joy for elementary school students
27eastThe railroad tracks go on forever.
The railroad tracks go on forever.play_arrow
A musical piece for a hopeful train journey
28eastLovely Wonderlandshimajirou
Lovely Wonderlandshimajirouplay_arrow
A song that celebrates children's sense of adventure and joy
29eastLet’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
30eastToy Cha-Cha-Cha
Toy Cha-Cha-Chaplay_arrow
Expand children's dreams with a toy song
31eastChildren all over the world
Children all over the worldplay_arrow
Let's dance to a song that wishes for children's happiness.
32eastSmall WorldSakushi/Sakkyoku: Robāto Shāman, Richādo Shāman
Small WorldSakushi/Sakkyoku: Robāto Shāman, Richādo Shāmanplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that wishes for world peace and friendship
33eastMy Mixed JuiceSakushi: Gomi Taro / Sakkyoku: Shibuya Takeshi
My Mixed JuiceSakushi: Gomi Taro / Sakkyoku: Shibuya Takeshiplay_arrow
A fun hand-play song about mixed juice
34east[Ensemble] 100% CourageHikaru GENJI
[Ensemble] 100% CourageHikaru GENJIplay_arrow
Enjoying the theme song of Nintama Rantaro, ‘100% Courage’
35eastMy favorite things
My favorite thingsplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that nurtures children's sensibilities
36eastMy 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
37eastOnly One StoryZEROBASEONE
Only One StoryZEROBASEONEplay_arrow
Pokémon opening theme, ZEROBASEONE’s Song of Courage
38eastSketchaimyon
Sketchaimyonplay_arrow
The warm bond between Nobita and his friends
39eastFriend, friendSakushi/Sakkyoku: Yamazaki Hiroshi
Friend, friendSakushi/Sakkyoku: Yamazaki Hiroshiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song about friendship and gratitude, perfect for a kindergarten entrance ceremony.
40east[Ensemble] Passion Continent
[Ensemble] Passion Continentplay_arrow
An inspiring recital featuring children performing Passion Continent
41eastSmilesakushi: kitagawa yūjin / sakkyoku: kitagawa yūjin
Smilesakushi: kitagawa yūjin / sakkyoku: kitagawa yūjinplay_arrow
A lively, cheerful song that brings a smile to everyone
42eastEveryone is a heroAI
Everyone is a heroAIplay_arrow
An uplifting song that brings courage and hope to children
43eastFull of dreamsSeki Yumiko
Full of dreamsSeki Yumikoplay_arrow
A refreshing song that sings of children's dreams and hopes
44eastLet’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.
45eastPeep-peep, pao!Kimura Kaera
Peep-peep, pao!Kimura Kaeraplay_arrow
Hanakappa’s new opening theme will be performed by Kaela Kimura.
46eastFriendship 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
47eastI 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
A children's song that nurtures dreams in the season when fresh green shines
48eastGhost Party
Ghost Partyplay_arrow
Nurturing children's imagination with Halloween music
49eastI love stripes!
I love stripes!play_arrow
Children’s music with a bright, friendly singing voice
50eastKupurupā is a secret word!
Kupurupā is a secret word!play_arrow
An insert song from a film that portrays children's bonds and adventures
51eastTo 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
52eastYo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5
Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5play_arrow
The anime ending theme by Dream5 is extremely popular.
53eastHere we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKIN
Here we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKINplay_arrow
An energetic song from the One Piece Fish-Man Island arc
54eastOLA!!yuzu
OLA!!yuzuplay_arrow
A bright song with cute Latin-style rhythms
55eastHappy ChildrenSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
Happy ChildrenSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotakaplay_arrow
A lively song played by children's smiles
56eastnectarineterebi senshi
nectarineterebi senshiplay_arrow
The theme song of Tensai TV-kun, a track brimming with children’s sensibilities.
57eaststrollSakushi: Nakagawa Rieko / Sakkyoku: Hisaishi Joe
strollSakushi: Nakagawa Rieko / Sakkyoku: Hisaishi Joeplay_arrow
A bright marching song, a song to enjoy with children