[Children’s Songs of Autumn] Autumn songs, school songs, and traditional children’s rhymes. A collection of classic pieces to sing in autumn.
We’d like to introduce autumn nursery rhymes, songs, and traditional children’s songs that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults.
When you think of autumn, what comes to mind?
Pine cones, acorns, autumn leaves, moon-viewing… The more you think about it, the more images pop up, don’t they?
In this article, we’ve gathered wonderful classics that make autumn scenery unfold right before your eyes.
From gentle, soothing pieces unique to autumn that sink into the heart, to hand-play songs and traditional children’s tunes you can play and sing along with—these are all famous songs that let you experience autumn in many ways.
Be sure to listen together, sing along, and immerse yourselves in “autumn.”
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Smiley Cosmossakushi: mado michio / sakkyoku: isobe shigeru
This is a children’s song composed by Tadasu Isobe, who was active as a composer and choral conductor.
When you think of autumn, many people picture cosmos flowers, right? “Smiley Cosmos” portrays cosmos that are always grinning, smiling at the scenery and at people.
Perhaps the gently swaying cosmos are being described as “laughing”! It’s an adorable song that will put a smile on the faces of those who sing it.
Give it a try with children at daycare or kindergarten!
You know, Aki is…Sakushi: Morichiyoko/Shokyokusha: SHIKAMON
This is the monthly song from NHK’s program “Okaasan to Issho” for September 2004.
It was sung by Yuuzou Imai and Shouko Haida, who were the “older brother” and “older sister” singers at the time.
The lyrics, from a child’s perspective, describe autumn colors, seasonal foods, and scenes that evoke the feeling of fall.
The way the song captures the fun of autumn through a child’s eyes and portrays warm family moments, combined with its calming melody, makes it truly heartwarming.
It’s a highly recommended track to enjoy with your family.
A small nutsakushi: Unno Yōji/sakkyoku: Joruju Bize
“Little Nuts” was a poem written in 1969 by lyricist Yoji Unno to commemorate the birth of his eldest son.
Although it was not published at the time it was created, the piece became popular and well-known after Kohya Ishikawa arranged the serenade from Bizet’s opera “La jolie fille de Perth” and set it to the lyrics of “Little Nuts,” presenting it on the TV program “Minna no Uta” in 1971.
While it depicts an autumn scene, as suggested by its background, the lyrics are ones that give a strong push to a young boy’s back—encouraging him forward.
wild chrysanthemumsakushi: Ishimori Nobuo / sakkyoku: Shimousa Kan’ichi
This song, featuring wild chrysanthemums that bloom from autumn to early winter, takes them as its main motif.
In the first verse, the faint fragrance rising from the small, pale purple blossoms evokes the feeling of autumn.
The second verse depicts insects alighting on those flowers, and in the third, it conveys a warm wish for the wild chrysanthemums to keep blooming without giving in, even as the season turns from autumn to the colder winter.
There are many varieties of wild chrysanthemums beyond the pale purple kind, so after listening to this song, try looking around to see what kinds of wild chrysanthemums are blooming near you.
In conclusion
Have you found a nursery rhyme that’s perfect for autumn? Nursery rhymes are passed down across generations, gently coloring each season as it comes. Like warm light spilling over, I hope that being wrapped in autumn songs will bring you a moment of comfort amid your busy days. As children and adults alike enjoy a heartwarming autumn, why not softly hum a nursery rhyme from your memories?