[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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | hontosumika |  play_arrow | sumika to perform the theme song for the Doraemon movie |
| 2 | Color Explorersicchī・naru |  play_arrow | A song that helps you discover your true self through color exploration |
| 3 | Your voiceSakushi: Aida Tsuyoshi / Sakkyoku: Ueno Yoshio |  play_arrow | A heartwarming children's song, “Your Voice” |
| 4 | Your ColorSakushi/Sakkyoku: Edamamenzu |  play_arrow | Colorful songs nurture children's hearts |
| 5 | Beyond the rainbowSakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu |  play_arrow | Beyond the Rainbow, a Heartwarming Nursery Rhyme |
| 6 | Friends are a good thing.Sakushi: Iwaya Tokiko / Sakkyoku: Miki Takashi |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that sings the importance of friendship |
| 7 | bling-blingSakushi: Saitō Harumichi / Sakkyoku: Makino Kanami |  play_arrow | Conveying friendship and compassion through sign language and song |
| 8 | It will be sunny tomorrow.Sakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu |  play_arrow | Delivering hope through Osamu Sakata’s warm songs |
| 9 | I want to become the sun.Shinzawa Toshihiko |  play_arrow | An upbeat choral piece by the Shinzawa–Nakagawa duo, featuring heartwarming lyrics. |
| 10 | Let’s hold handsMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | A song that conveys the importance of holding hands |
| 11 | The Magic of Do-Re-MiGO-BANG’S |  | GO-BANG’S’s “Do-Re-Mi no Mahou” is a fun song. |
| 12 | Happy ChildrenShinzawa Toshihiko |  play_arrow | Songs that get the crowd excited at the kindergarten (middle-year) recital |
| 13 | Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishiba |  play_arrow | A song of an imaginative journey through the sky |
| 14 | ParadeSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka |  play_arrow | A pleasant song you can enjoy singing with children |
| 15 | rainbowSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka |  play_arrow | Blow away your sadness with a rainbow song. |
| 16 | To the Sun in the Palm of Your HandSakushi: Yanase Takashi / Sakkyoku: Izumi Taku |  play_arrow | A beloved classic for children that depicts the vigor of life |
| 17 | We are explorers of the future.Izumi Tachibana |  play_arrow | Hope for the future and children's imagination |
| 18 | Surely a miracleHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya |  play_arrow | A song that gives courage for a new spring life, “Surely a Miracle” |
| 19 | Flower of ThanksSakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu |  play_arrow | A song that likens feelings of gratitude to flowers |
| 20 | Sing, Bam-Bam!Sakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Yamamoto Naozumi |  play_arrow | Popular songs from NHK shows; hand-play songs are fun. |
| 21 | What color do you like?Sakushi/Sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu |  play_arrow | Color crayons, expressing children's creativity and curiosity |
| 22 | Children around the worldSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka |  play_arrow | The charm of heartwarming songs loved by children |
| 23 | I wish it were so.Sakushi: Ide Takao / Sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakako |  play_arrow | A Dream Song of “If Only It Were So” |
| 24 | Hello, my friends.Takahashi Mariko, Yangu Furesshu |  play_arrow | A friendship song filled with longing for overseas, a heartwarming ballad |
| 25 | Lovely Wonderlandshimajirou |  play_arrow | A song that celebrates children's sense of adventure and joy |
| 26 | Song of CourageOno Atsuko |  play_arrow | Atsuko Ono's movie theme song is heartwarming. |
| 27 | Ganba RangersHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya |  play_arrow | An inspiring cheer song that sings of family love |
| 28 | Small WorldSakushi/Sakkyoku: Robāto Shāman, Richādo Shāman |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that wishes for world peace and friendship |
| 29 | My Mixed JuiceSakushi: Gomi Taro / Sakkyoku: Shibuya Takeshi |  play_arrow | A fun hand-play song about mixed juice |
| 30 | Let’s draw a picture in the blue sky.Sakushi: Kazumi Kazuki / Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishiba |  play_arrow | A cheerful children's song to sing at the kindergarten entrance ceremony |
| 31 | My precious friendHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya |  play_arrow | A gentle song that portrays warm bonds and embraces a child's heart |
| 32 | My favorite things |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that nurtures children's sensibilities |
| 33 | Toy Cha-Cha-Cha |  play_arrow | Expand children's dreams with a toy song |
| 34 | Smilesakushi: kitagawa yūjin / sakkyoku: kitagawa yūjin |  play_arrow | A lively, cheerful song that brings a smile to everyone |
| 35 | Friend, friendSakushi/Sakkyoku: Yamazaki Hiroshi |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song about friendship and gratitude, perfect for a kindergarten entrance ceremony. |
| 36 | Sketchaimyon |  play_arrow | The warm bond between Nobita and his friends |
| 37 | [Ensemble] 100% CourageHikaru GENJI | ![[Ensemble] 100% CourageHikaru GENJI](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/627snW_laUI/default.jpg) play_arrow | Enjoying the theme song of Nintama Rantaro, ‘100% Courage’ |
| 38 | Randoseru RunSakushi: Abe Naomi / Sakkyoku: Abe Naomi |  play_arrow | Introduction to a song that sings about hope and joy for elementary school students |
| 39 | The railroad tracks go on forever. |  play_arrow | A musical piece for a hopeful train journey |
| 40 | I want to scribble on the sky.sakushi: Yamagami Michio / sakkyoku: Izumi Taku |  play_arrow | A children's song that nurtures dreams in the season when fresh green shines |
| 41 | Children all over the world |  play_arrow | Let's dance to a song that wishes for children's happiness. |
| 42 | Everyone is a heroAI |  play_arrow | An uplifting song that brings courage and hope to children |
| 43 | Only One StoryZEROBASEONE |  play_arrow | Pokémon opening theme, ZEROBASEONE’s Song of Courage |
| 44 | Let’s move forward! Clap your hands! |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that celebrates forward-looking courage and friendship. |
| 45 | OLA!!yuzu |  play_arrow | A bright song with cute Latin-style rhythms |
| 46 | Friendship HymnSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Amerika Min’yō |  play_arrow | A bright song about friendship, everyone forming a circle |
| 47 | Peep-peep, pao!Kimura Kaera |  play_arrow | Hanakappa’s new opening theme will be performed by Kaela Kimura. |
| 48 | Ghost Party |  play_arrow | Nurturing children's imagination with Halloween music |
| 49 | [Ensemble] Passion Continent | ![[Ensemble] Passion Continent](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mCJSKeNT0dY/default.jpg) play_arrow | An inspiring recital featuring children performing Passion Continent |
| 50 | Full of dreamsSeki Yumiko |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that sings of children's dreams and hopes |
| 51 | Here we go!HIKAKIN & SEIKIN |  play_arrow | An energetic song from the One Piece Fish-Man Island arc |
| 52 | Happy ChildrenSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka |  play_arrow | A lively song played by children's smiles |
| 53 | I love stripes! |  play_arrow | Children’s music with a bright, friendly singing voice |
| 54 | Kupurupā is a secret word! |  play_arrow | An insert song from a film that portrays children's bonds and adventures |
| 55 | To the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand |  play_arrow | A children's song that sings of the preciousness of life and of hope |
| 56 | Yo-kai Exercise No. 1Dream5 |  play_arrow | The anime ending theme by Dream5 is extremely popular. |
| 57 | nectarineterebi senshi |  play_arrow | The theme song of Tensai TV-kun, a track brimming with children’s sensibilities. |
| 58 | strollSakushi: Nakagawa Rieko / Sakkyoku: Hisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | A bright marching song, a song to enjoy with children |