Children’s songs to sing on a rainy day / children’s songs with a rain theme
When it rains, you can’t go play outside, and kids tend to feel a bit gloomy, don’t they?
At times like that, listen to or sing children’s songs with a “rain” theme to make rainy days a little brighter!
In this article, we’ve gathered a variety of children’s songs themed around “rain,” including songs that describe how the rain falls, songs that evoke the image of rain, and songs that capture the excitement after the rain stops.
Even children who feel they don’t like rain might start to like it a little after listening to the songs we introduce.
On gloomy rainy days, let’s sing and keep our spirits up!
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Nursery Rhymes to Sing on Rainy Days: Rain-Themed Songs (1–10)
Frog ChorusNihongo yakushi: Okamoto Toshiaki / sakkyoku: Doitsu min’yō
Based on the 19th-century German children’s song “Froschgesang,” it is known in Japan as “Kaeru no Uta” (The Frog Song).
The original lyrics are attributed to Hoffmann von Fallersleben, a children’s songwriter famous for pieces like “Summ, summ, summ” and “Kuckuck.” Many people likely sang it in chorus or as a round when they were young.
The part where the frogs “cry” has various ways to be sung, and trying different patterns can be quite fun!
drip drop (of raindrops)Sakushi: Sugiyama Toshiko/Sakkyoku: Ichinomiya Michiko
Also popular as a hand-play song, “Amadare Pottan.” Lyrics by Toshiko Sugiyama and music by Michiko Ichimiya.
It’s a charming number that expresses raindrops dripping pitter-patter.
The way the “pitta-patta” sound is represented by drumming is really fun! Try enjoying it as a hand-play activity—clap your hands like raindrops falling, or twirl your arms as you listen! It’s a recommended song that’s sure to liven up indoor time, even during gloomy rainy days or the rainy season.
So it rains.Sakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
A children’s song with lyrics by singer-songwriter and picture-book author Toshihiko Shinzawa and music by picture-book writer Hirotaka Nakagawa.
It’s a cute rain song that conveys the feelings of frogs and hydrangeas who love the rainy season, as well as rubber boots.
It’s a perfect track for kids who dislike rain and refuse to go outside! We want them to imagine how frogs dry out if sunny days go on too long, how hydrangeas can’t bloom without rain, and how boots get dusty if they keep sleeping in the shoe cubby.
The heartwarming melody will make you want to sing along.
Children’s songs to sing on rainy days / nursery rhymes with a rain theme (11–20)
Teru teru bozu we made togetherSakushi: Shibano Tamizō/Sakkyoku: Ōnaka Megumi
Teru-teru bozu are those little charms everyone has made at least once as a child.
This children’s song, inspired by teru-teru bozu, features lyrics by children’s literature author and poet Tamizo Shibano and music by Megumi Oonaka, known for “The Dog Policeman.” The lyrics are short and easy to understand, and the teru-teru bozu that everyone makes in their own way are wonderfully unique.
Hoping for clear skies tomorrow, try making some together with your child while listening to “The Teru-teru Bozu We All Made!”
Here is the weather forecast.Nihongo shi: Fukuo Noho / Amerika min’yō
A children’s song that adds Japanese lyrics to the well-known “Alps Ichiman-jaku.” The Japanese lyrics were written by Ayumu Fukuo, a traveling performer who creates many play songs.
The wordplay and repeated words are so unique! Since “Alps Ichiman-jaku” itself has a catchy melody and rhythm, it’s highly recommended for kids to listen to and play along with.
It’s also popular as a hand-play song, so have fun with your child and blow away those rainy-day blues!
Night Patrol of the FrogsSakushi: Noguchi Ujō / Sakkyoku: Nakayama Shinpei
This is a unique children’s song that likens the chorus of frogs that start croaking all at once during the rainy season to people doing nighttime patrols for security.
Most of the lyrics are made up of onomatopoeia for frog calls and hopping, making it very fun and rhythmic—sure to capture any child’s interest.
The song is also popular as a hand-play activity, and there are hand-play videos available on YouTube, so be sure to check them out! When the rain keeps you from playing outside, it’s a great idea to hop around indoors like frogs and have some fun.
teru teru bozu (a traditional Japanese handmade doll hung to wish for good weather)Sakushi: Asahara Kyōson / Sakkyoku: Nakayama Shinpei
This children’s song from the Taisho era features lyrics by Kyōson Asahara and music by Shimpei Nakayama.
The custom of hanging teru-teru-bozu under the eaves to wish for good weather is said to have come from China.
Both Asahara and Nakayama were born in Nagano Prefecture.
In Ikeda Town, Kitaazumi District, Nagano, teru-teru-bozu is a town symbol, and they actively hold events like children’s song performances and art happenings.
It’s a bit old-fashioned and amusing that the song promises to give bells or sake if the weather clears up, isn’t it? It’s a tune that seems perfect for enjoying with your children.