[For Seniors] Songs to Sing in Refreshing May When the Fresh Green Shines

In May, the fresh greenery becomes beautiful and makes you feel like going out.

In this article, we introduce songs perfect for May that are recommended for seniors.

We’ve gathered a variety of songs, including “Koinobori,” which is filled with seasonal lyrics, songs perfect for Mother’s Day, and bright, lively tunes you’ll want to listen to when going out.

Sing songs that suit May and deepen your sense of the season.

It’s said that using your voice enriches both mind and body, so why not incorporate singing into music recreation at senior facilities?

Playlist

[For Seniors] Songs to Sing in Refreshing May When the Fresh Green Shines
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	My shoes are squeaking.Sakushi: Shimizu Katsura / Sakkyoku: Hirota Ryūtarō		A gentle children's song depicting scenes of childhood, a heart-soothing classic.
2	Northern SpringSen Masao		Scenes of longing for my hometown and the warmth in my heart
3	Summer has comeSakushi: Sasaki Nobutsuna / Sakkyoku: Koyama Sakunosuke		A children's song featuring early-summer flowers and creatures
4	PicnicSakushi: Ogiwara Eiichi / Sakkyoku: Igirisu Min’yō		An energetic masterpiece, a heartwarming song
5	Like a flower that blooms in the fieldDa Kāpo		A heartwarming song that celebrates the vitality of wildflowers
6	Oh, the pastures are greenChekosurobakia min’yō		An approachable folk song that sings of ranch scenery
7	tea pickingsakushisakkyokushafushou		A refreshing school song that evokes the tea-picking season in May
8	Song of MayYakushi: Aoyagi Zengo / Sakkyoku: Mōtsuaruto		Mozart masterpiece, singing the joy of spring
9	scarecrowsadamasashi		Hometown of the Showa era, a masterpiece by Masashi Sada
10	A rose has bloomed.Maiku Maki		The roses have bloomed, a heartwarming classic
11	wheat fieldOyonēzu		A gentle country song, a Tohoku-dialect classic
12	Choo-choo trainSakushi: Tomihara Kaoru / Sakkyoku: Kusakawa Shin		Nostalgic children's songs, scenes of familiar old trains
13	loquatsakushi: mado michio / sakkyoku: isobe shigeru		A gentle early-summer nursery rhyme, depicting scenes of fruit.
14	Melancholy TrainMitsubishi Michiya		A classic song that sings of the travel ambience of the northern lands and a wistful love
15	This roadSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Yamada Kōsaku		A masterpiece that expresses the beauty of the four seasons
16	The Wheat SongNakajima Miyuki		A moving song that connects Scotland and Japan
17	Koi in the pondMonbushō shōka		Koinobori: a tranquil song that soothes the heart
18	The Highland Train GoesOkamoto Atsurō		The travel sentiment of a highland train, a song that resonates in the heart
19	A Ballad Dedicated to My MotherKaientai		A heartwarming classic that sings of gratitude to a mother, along with cherished memories.
20	Farewell in MayInoue Yosui		Introduce/In this article, we introduce Yosui Inoue’s classic songs that capture the refreshingly pleasant seasons.
21	Mother’s SongSakushi Sakkyoku: Kubota Satoshi		Mother's Day is an important day to express gratitude.
22	poppy flowerAgunesu Chan		Love fortune-telling with hillside flowers, a classic hit by Agnes
23	Over the hillFujiyama Ichirō		Ichiro Fujiyama’s song that depicts the blue sky beyond the hill
24	soap bubbleSakushi: Noguchi Ujō / Sakkyoku: Nakayama Shinpei		A children's song expressing the fun of playing with soap bubbles
25	shoulder tapsakushi: saijou hachi / sakkyoku: nakayama shinpei		A shoulder massage to express gratitude to my mother on Mother's Day
26	It’s Tokyo, Mom.Shimakura Chiyoko		A song expressing love for one’s mother and wishing for her long life
27	Green breezesakushi: shimizu katsura / sakkyoku: kusakawa shin		A song that refreshingly depicts the greenery and scenery of early summer
28	Across this wide fieldMoriyama Ryoko		Ryoko Moriyama's 1967 folk song
29	Tokyo RhapsodyFujiyama Ichirō		A classic hit enka song that portrays the atmosphere of Tokyo
30	White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s iconic song of gratitude to his mother
31	like youDREAMS COME TRUE		A song that gently expresses gratitude to one’s mother
32	koinobori (carp streamers)Monbushō shōka		Koinobori, a song wishing for children's growth
33	Height comparisonSakushi: Umino Atsushi / Sakkyoku: Nakayama Shinpei		A song portraying Children's Day and growth
34	tea pickingMonbushō shōka		A celebrated song depicting the seasons and tea picking
35	carp streamerSakushi: Kondō Miyako / Sakkyoku: Fushō		A scene of carp streamers for Children's Day
36	rice plantingSakushi: Inoue Takeru / Sakkyoku: Nakayama Shinpei		Expressing gratitude for and the importance of rice through rice planting
37	Cradle SongSakushi: Kitahara Hakushū / Sakkyoku: Kusakawa Shin		Feelings for a child filled with love like a lullaby
38	koinobori (carp streamers)sakushi: fushō / sakkyoku: Hirota Ryūtarō		Seasonal songs with carp streamers and wishes for growth
39	The Hill Where Mandarin Orange Blossoms BloomSakushi: Katō Shōgo / Sakkyoku: Kainuma Minoru		Orange blossoms bloom white in May.