[Fun] A Collection of Children’s Songs Featuring “Ghosts”
It’s scary, but you can’t help watching and getting curious… In this article, we’ve put together children’s songs with a “ghost” theme! For example, if you want to choose something with a seasonal feel for song time at a daycare or kindergarten, this should be a helpful reference.
In other words, it’s perfect for summer and Halloween! We’ve mainly selected nursery rhymes, so even little kids should be able to sing them without getting too scared—probably.
Be sure to check out these cute ghost songs all the way to the end!
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[Fun] A collection of children’s songs featuring “ghosts” (11–20)
GeGeGe no Kitaro
GeGeGe no Kitaro is widely known across generations as a classic yokai song.
It was produced as the theme song for the anime of the same title, with vocals by Kazuo Kumakura, who was active as an actor and voice actor.
Along with its oft-repeated phrases, the song conveys a philosophical message that anyone can relate to.
Set to a horror-tinged melody with a distinctly Japanese feel, it overflows with the world of yokai.
If you use it for a Halloween party or a school performance, having the children dress up as their favorite characters would make it even more fun.
Let’s become ghosts
If you want to fully become a ghost and try singing, we recommend “Let’s Be a Ghost.” Just like the title says, it honestly expresses the wish to become a ghost and do whatever you like.
The song unfolds with a light, lively rhythm, yet it has a slightly spooky vibe, making it perfect for Halloween events and parties.
If you’re planning to try a ghost costume, it’s a great idea to perform singing or dancing in sync with the lyrics.
Give this cute-and-creepy ghost song a try!
Haohao
It’s a famous song that was also included on “NHK Okaasan to Issho Latest Best,” released in 2001.
Above all, Haohao—the little ghost that looks like a sea angel—is just so cute! I think if someone covered it and sang it now, it could become a hit again.
The laid-back melody is easy to get into and seems perfect for a kindergarten performance.
Even just mimicking the actions to the song—smiling, crying, puffing up—is adorable.
The part where they share a biscuit offers lots of room for creativity, like holding hands with friends.
It might be a ghost song that deserves even more attention!
Haw, the Lost Ghost
It’s a popular ghost-themed song that was also sung on “Okaasan to Issho.” The playful back-and-forth vocals between Akihiro Sugita and Ryoko Tsunoda make it really fun.
If you use it for a dance activity, it naturally becomes a call-and-response between a boy and a girl.
Above all, the yodel-like part at the beginning is so entertaining that you can’t help but imitate it.
Even though it’s a ghost song, it’s not scary at all—that’s a big plus! Still, a ghost that gets lost is kind of weird, isn’t it? It’s also perfect as BGM for kids’ Halloween events and the like!
The ghost has come.
When you think of ghosts, you probably picture them gently drifting through the air.
This hand-play song expresses the way such ghosts float.
Various ghosts make an appearance, and a fun point is the choreography where you sway your hands to match each ghost’s entrance.
The shape of your hands changes depending on the type of ghost, too.
Since it’s a song that uses your hands to portray cute ghosts, scary ghosts, and more, you can enjoy the differences in each expression.
Precisely because the content is simple, it’s nice to convey the fun through movement.
The Straight-Lined Ghost
A song that lets you enjoy a ghostly world through a hand play game is “Ippon Suji no Obake.” The lyrics and music were written by Toshihiko Shinzawa, who is also active as a picture book author.
The hand play expresses a ghost climbing up and down a slope.
The person playing the ghost traces along their partner’s arm in time with the lyrics, and the person being traced—even though it tickles—must not move.
Why not include it as a program to liven up Halloween events or parties? It’s also recommended to play by switching roles with friends who attend nursery school or kindergarten.
[Fun] A collection of children's songs featuring “ghosts” (21–30)
Ghosts’ Christmasdeguchi takashi
It’s a humorous song that combines Halloween and Christmas.
Since it’s a song where kids can enjoy their favorite events together, it’s sure to get everyone excited.
Try singing it while adding fingerplay and dance! The tune is poppy and rhythmic, so it’s best sung brightly and energetically.
Acting out the various motifs in the lyrics—like ghosts and clocks—while you sing will lift the mood even more! Be sure to take this opportunity to sing it with the children.