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Be careful not to get led astray! A roundup of challenging yet fun rounds (canon songs)

A round is a style of singing where you follow the person before you, coming in slightly later and chasing their line.

Many people probably sang well-known rounds like “The Frog Chorus” (Kaeru no Gasshō) and “The Bear in the Forest” (Mori no Kuma-san) when they were children.

So, what other rounds are there besides these?

In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of rounds, from classic staples to lesser-known gems.

Songs used for rounds often have fun and amusing lyrics.

If any catch your interest, be sure to pay attention to the lyrics and try singing them as a round for fun!

Playlist

Be careful not to get led astray! A roundup of challenging yet fun rounds (canon songs)
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1eastThe Bear of the Forestamerika min’yō
The Bear of the Forestamerika min'yōplay_arrow
“The Bear in the Forest” stands alongside “The Frog Chorus” as one of the most...
2eastmaple leavesSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi
maple leavesSakushi: Takano Tatsuyuki / Sakkyoku: Okano Teiichi
Autumn… a scene comes to mind of trees turning a vivid red.
3eastAlgorithm Marchitsumo koko kara
Algorithm Marchitsumo koko karaplay_arrow
The preschool program “Pita…” broadcast on NHK
4eastSnow DanceSakushi: Yui Keizō / Sakkyoku: Cheko minyō
Snow DanceSakushi: Yui Keizō / Sakkyoku: Cheko minyōplay_arrow
“Snow…” a song that depicts the snow steadily piling up
5eastA quiet lakesideAmerika no dōyō
A quiet lakesideAmerika no dōyōplay_arrow
The children’s song “Quiet…” is based on an American nursery rhyme.
6eastrice paddleSakushi: Komiyaji Satoshi / Sakkyoku: Doitsu
rice paddleSakushi: Komiyaji Satoshi / Sakkyoku: Doitsuplay_arrow
An educational round song starring a rice paddle (shamoji) that sparks interest in rice.
7eastWarm and leisurely strollingSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Komori Akihiro
Warm and leisurely strollingSakushi: Sakata Hiroo / Sakkyoku: Komori Akihiroplay_arrow
It makes you want to step outside and go for a walk, a w…
8eastMy Friend Kanonsakushi sakkyoku koyama shōzō
My Friend Kanonsakushi sakkyoku koyama shōzōplay_arrow
Shōzō Koyama’s piece—also well loved as a choral work—sa...
9eastCanon of MosquitoesSakushi: Koyama Shōzō / Sakkyoku: Hangarī min’yō
Canon of MosquitoesSakushi: Koyama Shōzō / Sakkyoku: Hangarī min'yōplay_arrow
“The Mosquito…” based on a Hungarian folk song
10eastPiglet’s TrumpetLyrics・Composition: Satoshi Komiyaji
Piglet’s Trumpet Lyrics/Composition: Satoshi Komiyajiplay_arrow
A piglet blows a trumpet, and a little bird plays the piccolo...
11eastCome, fireflywarabe uta
Come, fireflywarabe utaplay_arrow
This is also a song that has remained in the hearts of the Japanese for many years...
12eastFrog ChorusYakushi: Okamoto Toshiaki / Sakkyoku: Doitsu min’yō
Frog ChorusYakushi: Okamoto Toshiaki / Sakkyoku: Doitsu min'yōplay_arrow
Hearing “round” singing, the first thing that comes to mind is ‘The Frog Chorus’…
13eastCoffee CanonSakushi: Komiyaji Satoshi/ Sakkyoku: Gaikoku kyoku
Coffee CanonSakushi: Komiyaji Satoshi/ Sakkyoku: Gaikoku kyokuplay_arrow
A chance to experience the German scale while singing in a round: “Co…”
14eastThree caterpillarsSakushi: Kurihara Michio / Sakkyoku: Komiyaji Satoshi
Three caterpillarsSakushi: Kurihara Michio / Sakkyoku: Komiyaji Satoshiplay_arrow
The lyrics where she lets out a ‘kya!’ at a caterpillar are so cute…
15eastCanon of CabbageLyrics・Composition: Satoshi Komiyaji
Canon of CabbageComposer・Composition: Komiyaji Satoshiplay_arrow
You can learn the German scale while singing in a round...
16eastThe sound of insects
The sound of insectsplay_arrow
The sounds of insects nurture children's interest in insects.
17eastBig Song
Big Songplay_arrow
A cheerful round song that sings of nature and hope
18eastThe Mouse and the Kitten
The Mouse and the Kittenplay_arrow
A cute chase song of a mouse and a kitten
19eastWhat shall we make with rock, paper, scissors?
What shall we make with rock, paper, scissors?play_arrow
Let's enjoy a round with rock, paper, scissors!