Let's sing together! A collection of nursery rhymes everyone knows
Nursery songs that many people have sung in day-care centers, kindergartens, and schools.
These children’s songs, passed down through generations, are still sung today in childcare settings, schools, and even senior facilities.
That said, fewer people are singing them nowadays, and some children can be found who don’t know nursery songs at all.
In this article, we’ll introduce nursery songs that everyone—young and old—will recognize.
If you’re not very familiar with nursery songs, start by listening to the ones we introduce here.
Try singing nursery songs together with your child, your friends, or your grandparents, and have fun!
Playlist
| Let's sing together! A collection of nursery rhymes everyone knows | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Dog PolicemanSakushi: Satō Yoshimi / Sakkyoku: Ōnaka Megumi | play_arrow | The kindness of the police dog who helps a kitten |
| 2 | Toy Cha-Cha-ChaLyrics: Akiyuki Nosaka・Osamu Yoshioka / Composition: Nobuyoshi Koshibe | play_arrow | A nursery rhyme where toys come to life at night |
| 3 | A Little Bear in the RainSakushi: Tsurumi Masao / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira | play_arrow | A Rainy Day Bear Cub, a Heartwarming Nursery Rhyme |
| 4 | There’s no such thing as ghosts.Sakushi: Maki Minori / Sakkyoku: Mine Akira | play_arrow | A nursery rhyme that gently portrays a child's fears |
| 5 | Ice Cream SongSakushi: Satō Yoshimi / Sakkyoku: Hattori Kōichi | play_arrow | A familiar children’s song with lyrics by Yoshimi Satō |
| 6 | dragonfly glassesSakushi: Nukaga Seishi / Sakkyoku: Hirai Kōzaburō | play_arrow | A song that nurtures children's imagination with dragonfly glasses |
| 7 | Close It, Open Itsakushisha fushou | play_arrow | The hand-play song was composed by Rousseau and spread in Japan. |
| 8 | Zebra SwirlSakushi: Endou Kouzou / Sakkyoku: Inui Hiroki | play_arrow | A hand-clapping song about taking a zebra’s stripes off and turning it into another animal |
| 9 | soap bubbleSakushi: Noguchi Ujō / Sakkyoku: Nakayama Shinpei | play_arrow | Soap Bubbles is a masterpiece that conveys the fragility of life. |
| 10 | butterflySakushi: Nomura Akio / Sakkyoku: Supein min’yō | play_arrow | The spring children’s song “Chōchō” is a tune from overseas. |
| 11 | Sacchansakushi: sakata hiroo / sakkyoku: onaka megumi | play_arrow | Sacchan, a heartwarming classic with gentle lyrics |
| 12 | Mountain Musicianssakushi: mizuta shisen / sakkyoku: doitsu min’yō | play_arrow | A delightful children's song about animals playing musical instruments, “Yama no Ongakuka” (The Musicians of the Mountain) |
| 13 | The Bear of the ForestSakushi: Baba Yoshihiro / Sakkyoku: Amerika min’yō | play_arrow | The origin of the scout song “The Bear of the Forest” |
| 14 | Tanuki of Fist Mountainsakushi sakkyoku: fushō | play_arrow | Parent-child communication through nursery rhymes |
| 15 | I accidentally broke the clarinet.Sakushi: Ishii Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Furansu dōyō | play_arrow | Exploring the Mysteries and Charms of Clarinet Music |
| 16 | Mr. ElephantSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Dan Ikuma | play_arrow | A gentle children's song depicting the bond between an elephant parent and child |
| 17 | Calendar MarchSakushi: Ide Takao / Sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakako | play_arrow | A fun march that sings about seasonal events |
| 18 | TulipSakushi: Kondo Miyako / Sakkyoku: Inoue Takeshi | play_arrow | Spring tulips and children’s smiles |
| 19 | KintaroSakushi: Ishihara Wasaburō / Sakkyoku: Tamura Torazō | play_arrow | A valiant child of Mount Ashigara’s song, with lively lyrics |
| 20 | horse (childish/affectionate term)Sakushi: Hayashi Ryūha / Sakkyoku: Matsushima Tsune | play_arrow | A song story depicting the affection between a foal and its mother horse |
| 21 | Adorable foalSakushi: Satō Hachirō / Sakkyoku: Niki Takio | play_arrow | A classic that warmly portrays a scene of a foal and a child |
| 22 | Song of the Resounding GrasslandsSakushi: Kubota Yuzuru Sakkyoku: Maruyama Aki | play_arrow | A children's song from Mongolian folklore, Melody of Light and Wind |
| 23 | Horse’s tail, pig’s tail.Sakushi: Abe Hitomi / Sakkyoku: Yamamoto Naozumi | play_arrow | An adorable nursery rhyme about a horse and a pig’s tails |
| 24 | Foal’s Rhythm PlayMonbushō shōka | play_arrow | A playful rhythmic chant that expresses the hoofbeats of a foal |
| 25 | Goat MailSakushi: Mado Michio / Sakkyoku: Dan Ikuma | play_arrow | The Story of the White Goat and the Black Goat’s Letters |
| 26 | All mothersamerika min’yō | play_arrow | The Mysterious Song of the Horse and the Piglet, a Japanese Children's Song |
| 27 | Ten thousand feet in the Alps | play_arrow | At the summit of Kogyari, enjoying a hand-clapping song. |
| 28 | Mountain MusiciansDoitsu min’yō | play_arrow | A Fun Concert by the Forest Animals |
| 29 | Picnic Marchsakushi: Ide Takao / sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi | play_arrow | A lively marching tune that makes walks more fun |
| 30 | Ho! Ho! Ho!Sakushi: Itō Akira / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi | play_arrow | Songs from NHK's “Okāsan to Issho” |
| 31 | Teacher and friendsSakushi: Yoshioka Osamu / Sakkyoku: Koshibe Nobuyoshi | play_arrow | A song to support children's kindergarten life |
| 32 | One, two, three | play_arrow | Jump over creatures with a good tempo and dance! |
| 33 | Frog ChorusSakushi : Okamoto Toshiaki / Genkyoku: Doitsu min’yō | play_arrow | A song with an easy-to-remember melody that’s good for singing in a round |
| 34 | Story FingerSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira | play_arrow | A heartwarming nursery rhyme to enjoy with finger puppets |
| 35 | Oh, the ranch is green. | play_arrow | Let's move our bodies to the rhythm! |
| 36 | Potato Jaguar | play_arrow | Potato Jaguar is a song popular with children. |
| 37 | Zebra Swirl | play_arrow | Zebra Round and Round, a Fun Rhythm Song |
| 38 | Picnic | play_arrow | A rhythmic song that enjoys the sounds of animals |
| 39 | Yaho-ho | play_arrow | Let's have fun with kids by yodeling! |
| 40 | Happy Children | play_arrow | Fun warm-up exercises at Happy Children |
| 41 | Let’s go to the park.Sakushi sakkyoku: Sakata Osamu | play_arrow | A warm spring song that transcends generations |
| 42 | Cute Hide and SeekSakushi: Satou Hachirou/Sakkyoku: Nakata Yoshinao | play_arrow | A nursery rhyme about animals playing hide-and-seek |
| 43 | The Hungry Tummy Songsakushi: sakata hiroo / sakkyoku: onaka megumi | play_arrow | The charm of a fun children's song that depicts hunger |
| 44 | The Bento Box SongSakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Kobayashi Akihiro | play_arrow | The Bento Box Song, a beloved classic among children |
| 45 | Playing bus (pretend bus play)Sakushi: Kayama Yoshiko / Sakkyoku: Yuyama Akira | play_arrow | A nursery rhyme about the excitement of riding a bus |
| 46 | spring breezeSakushi: Katō Yoshikiyo / Sakkyoku: Fositā | play_arrow | The charm of gentle nursery rhymes that sing of spring’s arrival |
| 47 | We’ll take care of the demon here.Sakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka | play_arrow | A fun Setsubun song, let’s all sing together |


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