[For Seniors] A heartwarming round song. Let’s layer our voices with this nostalgic classic.

The sound of insectsMonbushō shōka

Mushi no Koe (♪ Listen, the pine cricket is chirping~) by Himawari×5 🌻 [Chorus] With Lyrics [One Hundred Selected Japanese Songs] Easy to understand with insect photos | Cute autumn children’s song |

Insects’ Voices was composed with the sounds of insects chirping on autumn nights as its motif.

It features insects with distinctive calls, such as the pine cricket, bell cricket, and katydid.

Built from phrases that repeat the insects’ names and their calls, its recurring melody is easy to remember.

Taking advantage of the round’s characteristic of staggering the entries, it could be fun to stage it so it sounds like many insects are chirping at once.

Older listeners may also recall nostalgic scenes from their youth and the nature of autumn.

Be sure to sing this classic autumn song, beloved by people of all ages.

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snowSakushi: Mukasa San

“Yuki (Snow)”—a winter children’s song

A beloved classic across generations and designated as a Ministry of Education song, “Yuki” (Snow) features lyrics by Mr.

Mikasa Mitsu, who also created works such as “Hinomaru no Hata.” It depicts snow falling and accumulating on a cold winter’s day, characterized by a wording that evokes a sense of nostalgia.

The key is to sing with a relaxed tempo and an expansive, flowing tone.

In gatherings with older adults, it’s recommended to assign parts in advance and sing in a round by turns.

This children’s song conjures images of pure white snow amid beautiful winter nature.

Try singing together indoors during the winter to feel the passing of the seasons through its heartwarming melody.

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Let’s sing

Let's sing in a round as a choir

Sing! evokes endlessly spreading, beautiful natural scenery.

Although this song is often used in elementary schools and other educational settings, it’s also highly recommended for seniors.

The key is to open your mouth wide and sing out boldly, matching the buoyant, step-like, expansive melody.

Because it’s a piece that benefits from a crisp, articulate voice, it’s a good idea to take your time and practice thoroughly.

With a main part that showcases high notes and overlapping choruses, it’s a round packed with many charms.

Please share a heartwarming harmony that unites seniors’ hearts as one.

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windSakkyoku: Hashida Norihiko

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This song by Norihiko Hashida is characterized by lyrics and a melody that touch the heart.

It likens life’s journey to the wind, singing about the importance of looking ahead while reflecting on the past.

For older listeners, it may offer a chance to look back on their lives.

Released in January 1969, it won the New Artist Award at the Japan Record Awards.

It is also included on the album “Kaze” (Wind).

The song was featured in the animated film “Colorful.” Singing it as a round could evoke a nostalgic feeling, and performing it together with your grandchildren would be lovely.

With its warm, heartfelt vocals, it’s sure to create a wonderful time.

Morning on the RanchSakushi: Sugimura Shotokantei/ Sakkyoku: Funabashi Eikichi

Ministry of Education Shōka: Morning on the Ranch

“Morning on the Farm” was created based on Iwase Farm in Kagamiishi, Iwase District, Fukushima Prefecture.

Its warm, enveloping melody evokes a farm set amid majestic nature.

Let’s deliver a relaxed vocal style over a tone color enriched with beautiful strings.

Singing it during morning exercises or recreational activities can set a bright, cheerful tone for the day.

The song unfolds scenes before your eyes: flocks of sheep in motion and the sunrise over the farm.

Try singing this round together—it’s perfect for a leisurely morning.

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Choo-choo trainSakushi: Tomihara Kaoru / Sakkyoku: Kusakawa Shin

Children’s song “Kisha Poppo” (Choo Choo Train Poppo), lyrics by Kaoru Tomihara, music by Shin Kusakawa

Kisha Poppo is a song about the feelings you have when riding a steam train puffing smoke as it runs along the tracks.

The lyrics were written by Kaoru Tomihara and the music composed by Shin Kusakawa.

Because the song portrays the movement of the train to a lively rhythm, adding a unique chorus is recommended.

It also works well as a mixed-gender round, with singers coming in one after another.

This children’s song evokes the image of trains running through the hometown scenery and streets that older listeners may remember.

Why not try singing it, carried by its cheerful melody and lyrics?

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Grandfather’s ClockSakushi: Hoto Yasuhiro

[A Song That Makes You Cry] “Grandfather’s Clock” ♪ Ookina noppo no furudokei - My Grandfather’s Clock - Children’s Song / With Lyrics / Yukano

A classic children’s song whose story of a grandfather and a big clock that feels like a member of the family resonates deeply.

You can almost see the grandfather’s life being marked by the clock’s gentle tick-tock.

The song was released in the United States in 1876 and became well known in Japan through Ken Hirai’s cover.

It’s also popular as a choral piece and is frequently used in films and television.

It can prompt older adults to reminisce about the past, and singing it with grandchildren can foster intergenerational connection.

If everyone sings it in a round, it will make for fun, lasting memories.