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!
- Upbeat, bright songs: a collection of tracks that lift your mood when you listen
- A collection of bright, cute songs: recommended tracks to lift your mood
- [Children's Songs] Cute songs recommended for childcare. List of popular nursery rhymes.
- Nursery rhymes to sing in spring: a collection of classic songs you'll want to sing with your children
- Collection of winter nursery rhymes, folk songs, and children's songs. Includes fun winter hand-play songs too.
- Upbeat Choral Pieces: A Curated Selection of Energetic Works Perfect for Choir Competitions and School Events!
- Nursery rhymes you’ll want to sing at karaoke: classic and popular songs everyone can enjoy together.
- Get pumped with kids’ favorite songs! A memorable collection of classics that will make you want to sing along
- Let's sing together! A collection of nursery rhymes everyone knows
- [Childcare] Summer songs: Full of fun! Summer nursery rhymes & finger-play songs
- Childcare: Today's recommended fun songs
- Popular Disney songs for kids | Fun Disney songs
- [Animal Song] Fun nursery rhymes popular with children
A collection of cheerful nursery rhymes: songs that are fun to sing and lift your spirits (71–80)
To the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand
It’s a popular children’s song with energetic lyrics and a lively tempo that makes it a hit at karaoke.
As in this video, if you sing it a bit faster, it seems like everyone can get even more excited together.
In fact, the lyrics were written by Takashi Yanase, the creator of the beloved Anpanman character.
You can really feel the sense of full-on energy coming through the words, right? In 2006, it was selected by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs for the “100 Best Japanese Songs,” a list of nursery rhymes, school songs, and popular songs they hope parents and children will continue singing for generations.
Spring has come.
Even people who are now elderly almost certainly sang “Haru ga Kita” when they were children.
Amazingly, this children’s song has been sung continuously ever since it was published in the 1910 compilation Shinjō Shōgaku Tokuhon Shōka.
Its simple lyrics and the uplifting feeling of spring’s arrival make it a delightful tune.
If you’re wondering what to sing at karaoke with your child, this is a highly recommended choice.
I hope parents and children will enjoy singing it together at karaoke as a way of passing it down from one generation to the next.
Your child is sure to love it!
The Bear of the Forest
“The Bear in the Forest,” a song we often played around with using all sorts of goofy parody lyrics, is also great for karaoke.
Everyone knows it, from little kids to the elderly, so it really gets the crowd going.
Before you know it, everyone’s singing along in a big chorus! If people from different regions get together, it might be fun to share the kinds of parody versions you used to sing.
Dog Policeman
“The Policeman Dog” is a song many of us watched on educational TV shows or sang at school when we were little.
When you think about it, the lyrics are actually quite quirky, but as kids we sang them as if it were perfectly normal.
It’s a cute song everyone knows, and you may find it surprisingly enjoyable even as an adult.
Dancing Rockin’ Monster
Since a well-produced choreography video has been uploaded to video sites, many of you may have already danced to this song, right? It’s an upbeat track that’ll lift your spirits just by listening, reminiscent of Johnny’s “100% Courage.” The call-and-response-style chants in the middle could also be handy for hyping things up.
It’s up-tempo, but kids around kindergarten age should be able to dance to it.
If you’re unsure what to use for a sports day dance or as BGM for a Halloween event, this track is highly recommended!
Roly-poly pill bugSakushi sakkyoku/Shinzawa Toshihiko
A fingerplay song that gently portrays the cute looks and movements of small creatures was created by Toshihiko Shinzawa.
With warm lyrics and melody, it depicts encounters with the little creatures often seen in nature, making it an engaging piece that stimulates children’s curiosity.
Featured on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” in December 2024, this work includes creative elements that let children enjoy expressing the adorable behaviors of animals through hand motions.
It can be used in kindergartens and preschools, and also serves as a tool for parents and children to bond while fostering an interest in nature.
With soothing lyrics and an approachable tune, it’s a perfect song for making happy memories during walks and outdoor play.
Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemao
Among the Doraemon theme songs you know, this is one of the newer ones, with an incredibly bright melody that makes everyone who listens feel sparkly at heart.