Happy Birthday Songs: Birthday tunes to sing at daycare and kindergarten
A birthday that comes once a year is a special day for children.
We’ve gathered songs that everyone can sing together to celebrate such a birthday.
From traditional favorites to character-themed tunes, we’ve selected a wide range, so you’re sure to find a song that perfectly fits your image.
Not only can you sing with feeling, but some songs also come with gestures and hand movements, so it’s guaranteed to be lively!
Let’s celebrate the birthday child’s special day with all our hearts.
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Birthday songs sung at nursery schools and kindergartens (1–10)
Happy birthdaySakushi Sakkyoku: wako
Wako’s “Happy Birthday” is a very gentle, soft-toned birthday song.
The lyrics mention a girl’s and a boy’s names, but if you change them to your friend’s or child’s name, it becomes a special birthday song just for them.
The piano accompaniment isn’t very difficult, either.
It’s a perfect choice for anyone looking for a simple birthday song.
La-la-la, a birthday partySakushi • Sakkyoku: HARU
“La La La Birthday Party” is a birthday song that can be celebrated in order from ages 0 to 6.
With its lively, bouncy melody, it’s sure to liven up any birthday party.
For children around 4 and up, try learning the lyrics and hand motions and sing along.
It’s a perfect song for birthday celebrations at nursery schools and kindergartens, don’t you think?
birthdayLyrics: Toshio Shimizu ・ Composition: Yuko Onuma
This song, “Tanjoubi” (Birthday), is a very short birthday tune.
Even with a piano intro, it’s only about 20 seconds long, so it could be perfect for birthday parties in infant classes.
Its bouncy rhythm and simple lyrics make it easy for children to learn.
Even 0- and 1-year-olds can enjoy the music in their own way by bouncing to the beat or swaying their bodies.
Let’s all sing together and savor the festive atmosphere of celebrating a birthday.
The piano accompaniment is simple too, so even those who aren’t confident can manage it!
Birthday songs sung at nursery schools and kindergartens (11–20)
Bubbly BirthdayPonkikki Gasshōdan
This is a song from the children’s TV program “Ponkikki.” It’s relatively short at under two minutes, and the lyrics use simple words, making it easy for kids to enjoy.
You can replace part of the lyrics with the main child’s name and age, so it’s a great song for all the kids to sing to the guest of honor.
With its cheerful melody, if everyone sings loudly and energetically, you can really share your celebratory feelings together.
La la la, happy birthdayroketto kureyon
Rocket Kureyon is a duo made up of Takashi Yamaguchi and Satoshi Takada.
“La La La Happy Birthday” is a birthday song they released in 2021.
It’s a fun song filled with everyone’s celebratory spirit, making it perfect to sing at birthday parties in preschools and kindergartens.
The song also comes with choreography that even young children can easily imitate.
How about practicing together and dancing it at the birthday party?
Happy birthdaySakushi: Hayashi Gonsaburō / Sakkyoku: Ōshima Michiru
This birthday song, sung by singer-songwriter Megumi Shiina, was also broadcast on NHK’s music program “Minna no Uta” in 1988.
Shiina’s clear, soothing voice pairs beautifully with the refreshing melody, making it a charming piece you’ll want to listen to again and again, not just on birthdays.
With a bit of practice—recommended for ages four and up—this song makes a lovely musical gift.
Why not enjoy its poetic lyrics and melody together with everyone?
Year-round infatuation: “I want you”Sakushi: C’s／Sakkyoku: Sugawara Satoru
This song was used as the opening theme for the 1997 Crayon Shin-chan movie, from the hugely popular anime series.
With its laid-back, Crayon Shin-chan-style melody and playful, pun-filled lyrics, it really stands apart from other birthday songs.
Once you hear it, the catchy lyrics and melody will stick in your head and are easy to remember.
The tempo of the chorus is fast, so it might be a bit tough for everyone to sing together.
It’s perfect as background music for children’s birthday parties!