Nursery rhymes you’ll want to sing at karaoke: classic and popular songs everyone can enjoy together.
If you’re wondering what to sing at karaoke with your kids—what songs you can sing together—why not try choosing some children’s songs? Nursery rhymes and kids’ songs are great because everyone from children to adults can have fun together.
We’ve picked not only the songs children learn in kindergarten, daycare, and elementary school, but also popular tunes from TV programs for young kids.
These aren’t just for children—older adults at karaoke can join in and have a great time singing along, too.
Let’s support them so they can sing without feeling shy.
And of course, it’s perfectly fine for adults to enjoy them as well!
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Nursery rhymes I want to sing at karaoke: classic and popular songs everyone can enjoy (31–40)
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.
Swim, Taiyaki-kunShimon Masato
Though it’s a children’s song, Shimon Masato’s “Swim! Taiyaki-kun” remains etched in the memories of people across generations.
The unique story of a taiyaki that had only ever been grilled on a hotplate suddenly dashing out of the shop one day and setting off to swim across the open sea is unforgettable! The distinctively quirky vocals perfectly match the taiyaki-kun’s characterful lyrics.
With its relaxed melody, it’s an easy song to sing—even for older adults who aren’t confident at karaoke.
The tune naturally sinks into your ears and body, so sway along and clap your hands as you enjoy it!
Frog Chorus
It’s widely known as “Kaeru no Uta,” but did you know the official title is actually “Kaeru no Gasshō” (The Frog Chorus)? In fact, many people get the latter half of the lyrics quite wrong.
If you sing it at karaoke, you’ll definitely hear, “Wait, is that how it goes?”
Mr. Elephant
Composed by Ikuma Dan, its gentle 3/4 rhythm evokes the swaying of an elephant’s long trunk, making it a very soothing piece.
The lyrics are by Michio Mado, and it has become one of his signature works.
He began writing poetry in his twenties, and at the age of 25, his talent was recognized by the great poet Hakushu Kitahara.
Throughout his life, he published poems expressing dissatisfaction with society, which resonated deeply with many people.
King Kamehameha of the Southern Islands
The song “King Kamehameha of the Southern Island” caused a huge sensation when it was sung in 1976 on NHK’s Minna no Uta by illustrator and TV personality Ado Mizumori.
Many of you might feel nostalgic about it.
Even the title—‘Kamehameha Daiō’—has such a fun ring to it.
It’s the kind of title that naturally makes children curious about what the song is like.
The rhythm is also perfect for kids to play along with, sing, and dance to, so it’s a highly recommended tune.
I think children will start keeping the beat instinctively just by hearing it, without anyone having to teach them.
That’s how catchy, fun, and easy to sing this children’s song is.
Nursery rhymes you’ll want to sing at karaoke: classic and popular songs everyone can enjoy (41–50)
Grandfather’s Clock
Originally a popular song from the United States, this tune—now beloved across Japan—gained sudden popularity after it was broadcast on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” in 1962.
In 2002, Ken Hirai covered it, and it has since become a favorite often sung at karaoke.
The wistful lyrics match the rhythm that evokes the ticking of a clock.
It’s a wonderful children’s song that appeals to both adults and kids.
Under the big chestnut tree
It’s a song about playing together happily under a chestnut tree—that’s what this tune is.
Thinking about it that way makes me wonder why we all learned and sang it when we were little, but it surprisingly gets everyone hyped at karaoke.
After all, songs everyone knows are great because they’re fun by that alone, aren’t they?