A classic song for musical chairs. Easy to walk to! Fun to listen to! Highly recommended.
Musical chairs is a game loved by everyone from kids to adults! Have you played it at least once?
In this article, we’ll introduce music and BGM perfect for musical chairs.
Many people wonder what kind of music to play during the game.
So we’ve put together a big list of recommendations, including the classics “Oklahoma Mixer” and “Mayim Mayim,” popular children’s songs, dance tracks, and well-known J-pop hits.
If you’re looking for songs that are easy for kids to walk to, or tracks that will get everyone hyped, be sure to check these out!
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Classic songs for musical chairs. Easy to walk to! Fun to listen to! Recommended tracks (1–10).
strollInoue Azumi
Sampo,” with its parade-like melody, encourages an easy walking pace for musical chairs.
The song is sung by Azumi Inoue and is famous as the opening theme of the 1988 film “My Neighbor Totoro.” Even people who haven’t watched many Ghibli films probably know this tune.
Its powerful performance and the energetic “Okay, let’s go!” make it a great pick to play during musical chairs, especially when little kids are joining in.
Just be careful not to get so absorbed in the music that you forget to sit when it stops!
U.S.A.DA PUMP
“U.S.A.” is the hit song that drew renewed attention to DA PUMP after they restarted with a new lineup formed by members from Okinawa Prefecture.
It actually has an original version—the song was originally a single by Italian singer Joe Yellow.
It’s a dance number that incorporates Eurobeat, and the “Ii ne” dance and “Invader” dance that appear in the song became a social phenomenon! It’s a track that naturally gets both adults and kids moving and excited, so it’s also a great recommendation for background music for musical chairs.
Mickey Mouse MarchDizunī
The Disney song everyone knows, “Mickey Mouse March.” I’m sure people all over the world loved Mickey Mouse when they were kids.
That’s because this song was first used as the opening theme for the children’s TV program “The Mickey Mouse Club,” which aired on America’s ABC from 1955 to 1960.
Since then, it’s become Mickey Mouse’s theme song.
Above all, the march tempo of this tune lifts your spirits.
I bet even little kids playing musical chairs for the first time will stop crying and start happily walking and playing as soon as this song starts playing!
Classic songs for musical chairs. Easy to walk to! Fun to listen to! Recommended tracks (11–20)
paprikaFoorin×Yonezu Kenshi
This is a song by the elementary and middle school music unit Foorin, written, composed, and produced by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, which became a social phenomenon involving both adults and children! The music video has surpassed 200 million views, and numerous dance videos were posted as well.
It’s a quintessential Yonezu track with a cute yet wistful melody that resonates with adults, too.
The Paprika dance was easy to learn, making it extremely popular among kids! It seems like a perfect choice for musical chairs background music—everyone would get excited together.
DoraemonHoshino Gen
Gen Hoshino’s 11th single “Doraemon,” released in 2018, is the theme song for the film Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Treasure Island.
If you’re looking for a track that gets both adults and kids excited, this song is highly recommended.
Doraemon has been on TV since the time today’s moms and dads were little, and it’s probably harder to find someone who dislikes it.
Plus, the rhythms in Gen Hoshino’s music overflow with pure fun, and when this plays as background music, it puts smiles on everyone’s faces and gets the crowd going.
Let’s all get excited together—adults and kids alike!
The Farmer In The Dell
A familiar tune often used as music for musical chairs, with a pleasant, heartwarming rhythm.
The original song is “The Farmer In The Dell” by the sibling duo The Green Orbs.
Its pace and rhythm are perfect for children to walk to, making it a classic recommendation for musical chairs BGM! If you’re unsure what to pick, give this a try! It’s also great for use in kindergartens and nursery schools.
And it’s not just for musical chairs—it seems versatile for various kinds of background music, so please give it a listen.
Shut up.Ado
If you want to hype up a game of musical chairs, I recommend Ado’s “Usseewa.” Released as her debut single in 2020, the song’s striking lyrics and punchy melody went viral on social media like TikTok.
That’s why it’s a great BGM choice for musical chairs when a group of social media–savvy young people get together.
It might be even more fun to post a video of your musical chairs game using this song on TikTok.
It’ll be a hit!