A collection of cheerful nursery rhymes—songs that make you feel happy when you sing them.

I wish it were so.

[Children’s song] 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

Ne Song: NEUTRINO (with lyrics)

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.

Green light from the blue sky

Blue Sky Go Sign [Together with Big Sister] Together with Dad

Known as a song from “With Daddy,” “Blue-Sky Go Sign” is a lovely track that gives the impression that once you take the leap, there are wonderful days waiting under the blue sky.

The blue sky feels like the start of a fun time, doesn’t it? It’s a song that’s enjoyable just to sing, so how about singing it while keeping rhythm with castanets or a tambourine? It also works great as a dance number—with lively choreography, it’s perfect for events like sports days.

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Picnic

♪ Picnic <with gestures> Let's go over the hill while whistling a tune ~ ♪ [Children's song]

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.

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One, two, three

One, Two, Three! / Together with Mother (Covered by UtaSuta) [The big sister dances!]

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.

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100% Courage

100% Courage (Nintama Rantarō Season 1 Opening)

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.

Yokai Shiritori

“Yokai Shiritori,” a song from Okaasan to Issho

Lyrics by Okuhara Yume, music by Tane Tomoko.

It’s a song that was sung on “Okaasan to Issho.” The names of yokai form a shiritori chain, and the lyrics simply have them appearing one after another, but together with the melody, it becomes an unforgettable song.