Lovely nursery rhymes, folk songs, and children's songs

Nursery rhymes you’ll want to sing at karaoke: classic and popular songs everyone can enjoy together.

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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

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!

Nursery rhymes you’ll want to sing at karaoke: classic and popular songs everyone can enjoy (41–50)

Rainy Moon

Rainy Moon - Shoko Haida

Rainy Moon

A beautiful piece that paints a scene themed around rain and the moon.

Its waltz-like triple meter carries a certain melancholy, making it a truly wonderful classic.

The lyrics, written by Ujō Noguchi, revolve around “rain,” a word that is also part of his own name.

The ring of light seen around the sun or moon is called a “kasa” (halo).

By overlaying this with the image of an umbrella (also pronounced ‘kasa’), the song conjures a poignant and dreamlike world.

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Number Song

The Number Song (with hand motions)

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.

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I broke the clarinet.

[Children's Song] I Broke My Clarinet ♪ (Marika)

I broke the clarinet.

The original song is a French chanson.

Apparently, it’s also sung in Portugal and Spain, in addition to Japan.

There’s a part where the lyrics suddenly sound like onomatopoeia, but it turns out that’s actually French.

I’ve heard it carries the meaning of “step by step.” When the clarinet won’t make a sound and you’re panicking because your dad might get mad, it also sounds like you’re chanting a spell to say, “It’s okay.”

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In conclusion

We’ve picked out and introduced some children’s songs that are easy to sing at karaoke.

At karaoke gatherings with kids, it’ll be even more fun if adults take the lead and sing along.

Let’s all join in and have a great time—kids and adults alike!