[Sea Nursery Rhymes] Fun children's songs themed around the sea
During summer vacation, many families probably go to the beach with their children, don’t they? There are so many ways to play at the beach that you can enjoy yourself all day without getting bored.
In this article, we introduce children’s songs and nursery rhymes related to the sea.
In addition to classics like “Umi” and “Ware wa Umi no Ko,” we’ve gathered sea-themed songs that kids are sure to love.
It’s perfect for when you want to listen to summery nursery rhymes or discover various songs about the ocean.
Some songs are great for singing and dancing, so on days that are too hot, try having fun moving your body indoors at home!
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[Children’s Sea Songs] Fun kids’ songs themed around the sea (31–40)
To the Ends of the Earth ~How Far I’ll Go~Yabiku Tomona
Disney’s film “Moana,” about a girl chosen by the ocean who sets out to sea on an adventure to save her island.
The song “How Far I’ll Go,” featured in the movie and in the end credits, perfectly matches the refreshing scenes of summer.
In the Japanese version, the in-film vocals are performed by Chinatsu Yaehiku, who voices Moana, while the end song version is sung by Miliyah Kato.
This song, which conveys Moana’s determination to embark on her journey, has a crisp, expansive melody that evokes the vast ocean.
It’s the kind of uplifting tune that makes you want to sing as you gaze out at the magnificent sea on a day at the beach!
Song of Suihei-sanSuper Simple Songs
Let’s sing an ocean song called “Suihei-san no Uta,” with its relaxed, heartwarming melody and fun lyrics.
The playful words are packed with lots of sea creatures, making them tricky to memorize.
It’s a fun song featuring octopuses, jellyfish, seahorses, and more, and it’s a singing game where you see how many animal names you can remember as you sing.
Since it originally comes from an English song, it’s also helpful for children learning English.
Because so many different sea creatures appear, you might recognize some you already know.
You can learn, “Oh, so these kinds of creatures live in the sea,” test your memory, and enjoy singing it in lots of different ways.
the bottom of the sea
“Umi no Soko” (At the Bottom of the Sea) is a song featured on the YouTube channel Super Simple Japanese, which collects Japanese children’s songs and nursery rhymes.
It’s sung to a bright, exciting melody that captures the lives of creatures living in the sea.
For children, the deep, deep ocean floor is an unknown world! If you show them pictures or photos of the creatures that appear—like octopuses, whales, sharks, and starfish—while they listen, it might spark even more interest in the ocean.
Kaizoku Sentai GokaigerMatsubara Takeshi
This is the theme song of the pirate-themed Super Sentai series “Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger,” which aired in 2011.
It’s an up-tempo track with a rousing, rock-driven sound typical of Super Sentai theme songs, and the guitar solo in the middle is seriously cool.
The lyrics include words that evoke the sea, and as you listen, you can picture a pirate ship boldly cutting through the open ocean.
The singer, Takeshi Matsubara, later also performed the main theme for “Uchu Sentai Kyuranger.”
Row the boat
Even in the hot summer, “Row Your Boat” puts you in a cheerful, lively mood.
Moving your body as if you’re actually rowing, in time with the pleasant rhythm, naturally brings a smile to your face.
Just hearing the lyrics that evoke waves rocking and the wind blowing makes you feel as though you’re out at sea on an adventure.
It also sounds fun to sit facing a friend, hold hands, and do it together! Adding a “splash!” sound effect between sections of the song would make it even more exciting.
[Children’s Sea Songs] Fun kids’ songs with an ocean theme (41–50)
Sea TrianglePinkittsu
How many sea creatures of different shapes do you know? Let’s sing “Sea Triangles” and look for sea creatures with triangle shapes.
There are squid with triangular heads, fish with triangular tail or dorsal fins, and even sharks with big, jagged triangular teeth—there are triangles all over the ocean.
It’s fun to look for and call out the triangles in the sea with your friends.
The catchy tune is entertaining too, so let’s all practice and sing it together.
Plover on the Beachdōyō
A cool, refreshing song woven around the motif of seabirds.
The lyrics were written by the poet Kasima Meishu, who is said to have penned them while walking along the beach at night.
In the lyrics, the scene of a small bird crying by the shore on a night with a beautiful moon is depicted.
The words are extremely simple, making it easy to picture the scene as you listen.
It’s a classic children’s song for summer, one that makes you feel as if you can hear the waves rolling in and receding and the chirping of little birds.