The ABC Song: A fun alphabet song you can sing along to.
Many of you probably sang the “ABC Song,” set to the melody of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” when you were learning the alphabet as a child.
Because you can naturally and enjoyably memorize the alphabet along with the melody, almost like lyrics, we’d love for children to listen to it a lot and deepen their interest.
So this time, we’ll introduce various versions of the ABC Song, along with several other alphabet songs for kids.
Some of these songs also teach different pronunciations of the letters, so be sure to listen and hum along with your child!
ABC Song. A fun-to-sing alphabet song (1–10)
ABC song
Here is the version of the “ABC Song” most commonly sung today, set to the melody of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” Basically, as in the familiar version, you sing the alphabet in order.
However, there are some key differences: the alignment of letters and melody is slightly shifted, and at the end it includes the line, “Won’t you sing with me next time?” The stretch from L through P goes by in a quick flurry, so if you’re not used to it, you might get left behind.
Because of the final invitational line, a recommended way to sing it is for a kindergarten or nursery teacher—or a parent/guardian—to perform it first as a model, and then have the children join in afterward.
Dinosaur ABCPinkittsu
This song, which helps children enjoy learning the alphabet and dinosaurs, features a bright, poppy melody.
It rhythmically introduces a dinosaur name for each letter of the alphabet, and the repeated lyrics make it easy to remember.
Released by Pinkfong in September 2021, the track is included in “Pinkfong Dinosaur Songs Season 1” and became very popular on YouTube and streaming services.
Combining education and entertainment, it’s perfect for singing and dancing along with kids who are interested in dinosaurs.
Weird ABCichijou miyuki
A song that aired on “Minna no Uta” from June to July 1986.
It sings about the shapes of each letter of the alphabet and familiar alphabets you see around you, making it easy to picture the letter forms.
The tune has a somewhat whimsical feel, so even children can enjoy listening to it.
Abc Alphabet Song
This song is very similar to the alphabet song sung to the famous melody of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” However, this version sings the alphabet more carefully.
It divides the letters into groups of about eight starting from A, and slowly sings each letter twice.
When it reaches Z, there’s a prompt that says, “Next, let’s sing together.” From the second time onward, the tempo keeps speeding up—so watch out! You still repeat each letter twice, but if your body isn’t used to the ABC order, you might get left behind.
Try repeating the slow version a few times, then challenge yourself with the faster version!
Phonics Song
This is a song created to help learn the relationship between sounds and letters.
For example, with the letter “C,” it can be read with an S sound, like “see,” but it can also be read with a K sound, like “cat.” This song teaches the different pronunciations that the same letter can have.
There are also versions with different melodies: “Phonics Song 2 (new version)” and “Phonics Song 3.”
ABC Seven Steps Song
ABC Seven Steps Song teaches the alphabet with a calm, slightly wistful melody.
It’s an alphabet song with a completely different feel from the version sung to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.
There’s no call-and-response to sing along, nor does it introduce words that start with each letter—it simply goes through the ABCs in order, plainly and steadily.
For anyone who first wants to focus on the letters themselves and their sequence, this is a simple and recommended way to learn the alphabet.
The Phonics ZooPinkittsu
This is a fun song from Pinkfong, popular as English-learning content for toddlers.
It’s full of clever ideas that help kids learn phonics basics together with animals, capturing their interest.
The song is designed so children can naturally grasp the connection between alphabet letters and their sounds, making it perfect for beginners.
There’s also a video version featuring colorful animations and delightful characters for visual engagement.
Released in 2023 on platforms like YouTube, this song has been gaining attention as an educational tool useful not only for home learning but also in preschools and kindergartens.