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 make you feel happy when you sing them (1–10)
Ghost Village MazeNontan to otomodachi
Let’s try singing a song themed around ghosts and mazes together with Nontan, the beloved character from picture books! From the mysterious-sounding intro, you can feel the excitement and suspense building, right? The melody is easy to remember and the tempo is comfortable to sing, so it seems perfect for kids.
The humorous lyrics expand the world you imagine in your head and are likely to spark children’s creativity! Various ghosts appear in the middle of the song, so it would be fun to play along with hand motions while pretending to turn into ghosts, too.
I wish it were so.
It’s a popular song even on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho.” With a super fun rhythm and playful lyrics full of kids’ chaotic wishes and fantasies, it’s a delight.
Lots of kids—and adults too—love to daydream.
It’s a song that makes not only the singers but also the listeners smile.
You can’t help wanting to chime in with a “So true, so true!” It’s a cheerful tune that reminds you how wonderful a child’s imaginative dreams can be.
It’s a nursery song that both children and adults can enjoy singing.
you know
Lyrics and music: This is a song by Hayumi Takahashi.
It’s often sung at graduation ceremonies in nursery and kindergarten, so some people may have learned about this song after hearing their children sing it.
The lyrics, carried by a lively, skipping rhythm, warmly resonate with adults as well.
A collection of cheerful children’s songs: tracks that make you feel happy when you sing them (11–20)
Picnic
With its lively, energetic rhythm, “Picnic” is a sprightly song that makes you want to start walking.
Ducks, goats, dogs, and pigs appear in the lyrics.
Try singing while imitating their animal sounds! If you ask the children what sounds each animal makes before singing, they’ll be able to enjoy the song more while understanding its meaning.
Since it’s a song about heading to the fun place that is a picnic, sing it brightly and cheerfully with the children.
Halloween is not scary.Ritoru Enjeru
I want to sing with children who feel scared by costumes and Halloween events! Sometimes things you see in shadows or dark places can look like ghosts, right? It might be especially helpful to watch an animation together with children who are afraid of ghosts.
A story where something that looked like a ghost in the shadows or a dark room turns out to be a doll or a toy by mistake can be reassuring.
Singing cheerfully and energetically together with parents or teachers could help everyone welcome Halloween with a happy feeling.
One, two, three
Let me introduce the upbeat song “One, Two, Three.” The lyrics feature animals like frogs and penguins.
It might be fun to change the way you jump for each animal, adding variety to your movements as you dance.
As you sing, it turns into an energizing song that fills you with hope and courage for the future.
Try dancing and enjoying it while imagining a bright future! Adding some hand claps might make it even more fun.
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.