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 (21–30)
Everyone’s birthdaySakushi: Itou Akira / Sakkyoku: Kobayashi Asei
“Minna de Tanjoubi” (Everyone’s Birthday) was the ending theme of the popular anime program “Manga Nihon Mukashi Banashi” from 1989 to 1990.
Thanks to that, it also became well known as a birthday song and is still sung today in kindergartens and nursery schools.
In the middle of the song, there’s a part where you clap as many times as the person’s age.
Let’s all liven things up with the teacher and kids clapping along!
Happy Birthday Song
Speaking of songs that celebrate birthdays, how about that one tune everyone thinks of? It’s a simple, heartwarming classic that delivers a straightforward “congratulations” while calling out the name of your special someone.
Because the melody is so gentle and easy for anyone to hum along to, your celebratory feelings come across naturally.
The song has old roots; it’s said that the lyrics and sheet music were first published in a songbook in 1912.
And of course, it’s famous for Marilyn Monroe’s performance dedicated to President John F.
Kennedy in May 1962, which is remembered as a historic moment.
In recent years, it’s become easier to use in films and videos, making it a perfect track for background music when creating surprise clips on YouTube Shorts.
Happy☆Lucky Birthday!Sakushi: Maiku Sugiyama / Sakkyoku: Sawada Kan
This is one of the character songs from Doraemon, a character beloved by children.
In this song, all the main characters celebrate a birthday together.
For kids who love Doraemon, it feels as if Doraemon and his friends are celebrating their own birthday—making it a delightful track.
How about using it as background music for a birthday party?
Happy birthday!Sakushi: Yanase Takashi / Sakkyoku: Kondou Hiroaki
This is a birthday song sung by Anpanman.
Many children love Anpanman, don’t they? The lyrics, which celebrate the day you were born from the heart, are simple yet deeply moving.
There are lines spoken by Anpanman and his friends sprinkled between the lyrics, so if all the kids are singing together, saying the lines too will make it even more exciting! It’s a song everyone can enjoy singing together.
Happy birthdayyakushi: Oka Tomoshio
When it comes to classic birthday songs, “Happy Birthday to You” is the standard, isn’t it? This song, “O-tanjoubi Omedetou,” is a Japanese arrangement of that tune.
The lyrics are easy for children in daycare and kindergarten to sing.
Its simple composition and melody make it perfect for everyone to sing together.
About birthdays,Sakushi Sakkyoku: Nihonmatsu Hajime
One of the birthday songs sung in nursery schools and kindergartens is “Tanjōbi tte.” This song asks, “What kind of day is a birthday?” and expresses thanks to various people.
It also has simple choreography, so everyone can enjoy doing it together! If you prepare simple costumes like a crown or a cape for the birthday child, you can create an even more festive atmosphere to go along with the song.
Happy birthday!Anpanman (Toda Keiko)
A birthday song sung by Anpanman! It carries the message that “your birthday is the special day you were born,” and Keiko Toda’s warm voice as Anpanman really resonates with the heart.
Known as the theme song for the film released in July 1995, “Go! Anpanman 7: Anpanman and the Happy Birthday,” it is also included in the “Happy Otanjoubi CD” series.
With its simple, cheerful melody, it’s perfect for moments when the whole family sings together.