A collection of cheerful nursery rhymes—songs that make you feel happy when you sing them.
There are so many nursery rhymes that are popular with children!
There are songs about animals, songs about food, songs about the seasons—the themes are varied, and each song has its own mood.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of especially cheerful songs from among the most popular nursery rhymes all at once!
We’ve gathered lots of songs that will put you in a happy mood whether you listen to them or sing along.
Please sample the songs we introduce below, and be sure to enjoy listening to and singing your favorites!
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A collection of cheerful nursery rhymes: songs that are fun to sing and lift your spirits (71–80)
Watermelon-producing region
If you heard the melody and thought, “Huh?”, that’s right! The song “Suika no Meisanchi” (Watermelon’s Famous Producing Area) is actually based on the American folk song “Old MacDonald Had a Farm.” The lyrics to this version were written by Takada Sakuzo, who served as president of the All-Japan Children’s Music Association.
Many people likely sang this folk tune back in elementary school.
Even if you’re hearing it for the first time, it’s so catchy you won’t forget it after a single listen.
Whether you already know it or not, it’s a great song for kids and adults alike to sing together and have fun!
Number Song
When we were kids, many of us probably sang this song to learn numbers, right? It has a very catchy rhythm that’s easy to sing and easy to remember.
The lyrics are like riddles, which makes it exciting to sing.
For children, it’s a fun song that lets them picture the shapes of numbers as they sing, helping them remember—two birds with one stone.
It’s also fun for adults to sing while asking questions and for kids to answer.
Some kind of yokai?
You can feel the charm of a lively, upbeat idol song in “Nanka Yokai?” The vocals are performed by Hiromichi & Tanizo, who have worked on many children’s songs.
Despite the horror-tinged lyrics about someone being behind you without you noticing, the repeated puns and catchy melody create a fun atmosphere.
It would be perfect for Halloween or monster-themed parties—learning the energetic dance choreography and joining in would be a blast.
Be sure to sing this powerful, high-energy track with kids; it’ll blow away the notion that ghosts are scary.
Mysterious Pocket
When I listen to this song while I’m hungry… I get even hungrier.
It’s a tune that was also used in a Morinaga Seika biscuit commercial, and it sings about a very mysterious pocket where the biscuits inside increase every time you pat it.
I’m sure many of us wanted that pocket when we were little! These wonderful lyrics were written by Michio Mado, who also penned the well-known children’s song “Zō-san” (Mr.
Elephant).
Haw, the Lost Ghost
It’s a popular ghost-themed song that was also sung on “Okaasan to Issho.” The playful back-and-forth vocals between Akihiro Sugita and Ryoko Tsunoda make it really fun.
If you use it for a dance activity, it naturally becomes a call-and-response between a boy and a girl.
Above all, the yodel-like part at the beginning is so entertaining that you can’t help but imitate it.
Even though it’s a ghost song, it’s not scary at all—that’s a big plus! Still, a ghost that gets lost is kind of weird, isn’t it? It’s also perfect as BGM for kids’ Halloween events and the like!
soap bubble
It’s the song that made me want to sing every time I blew soap bubbles as a child.
I bet many people, while chasing the bubbles floating away, found themselves thinking, “Please don’t pop.” The lyrics are very beautiful, but this piece also carries a touch of the author’s sadness; I’ve heard it was written by likening a precious “person” to a soap bubble.
As expected of the master lyricist, Ujo Noguchi.
100% Courage
A song beloved by everyone, widely passed down as the theme song of the anime Nintama Rantaro.
It has been covered by groups from Johnny & Associates such as Hey! Say! JUMP, Sexy Zone, and NYC, and is now regarded as a rite-of-passage song for Johnny’s Jr.
The A melody repeats the same phrase, making it friendly and easy to memorize, and the energetic chorus pairs perfectly with choreography that makes you want to pump your fist.
With choreography, it really shines on stage.
The vocal range isn’t very wide, making it perfect for 4-year-olds to sing.
If you’re unsure what to choose, go with this! A highly recommended track.