Snake Song: Children's song, nursery rhyme, and hand-play song
Curling up, wiggling, stretching out…
Snakes move in ways that seem very mysterious to us humans.
Some species are venomous, so you can’t handle them casually, but many people are fascinated by their behavior.
This article introduces songs with snakes as the theme.
We’ve gathered a variety of snake songs—children’s songs, traditional nursery rhymes, drawing songs, and hand-play songs—so please give them a listen if you like.
There are also songs whose lyrics include snake names and characteristics!
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The Snake Song: Nursery Rhyme, Children's Play Song, Fingerplay (1–10)
Wiggly Snakeuta sutāzu
This is a snake song featuring the “Please Dance,” where you press your hands together and dance.
Uta Stars’ music is designed to help children move their bodies with fun and ease.
The lyrics include the word “Nyoro!” to express a snake’s slithering motion, as well as parts that sing about dreams and goals, stimulating the imagination.
The song is also recommended for use in preschools and kindergartens, with expected applications in educational settings.
An official video is available on YouTube.
It’s a song parents and children can dance to together, making it a great recommendation for family movement time.
Japanese Snake SongSakkyoku: Suzuki Kahiro / Ongaku: cal_music / Sakushi: Yume Aru
A Vocaloid song themed around Japanese snakes, created by three artists.
It features a child-friendly, catchy melody and even includes educational elements.
It’s available on YouTube and is well-received by children and their guardians.
The content incorporates characteristics of snakes found in Japan as well as cultural aspects.
Since 2021, KAHIRO Suzuki has focused on producing songs for children, and this work emerged as part of that effort.
The rich natural environment of Niigata, where it was produced, may also be reflected in the music.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to have fun learning about snakes.
I’m a snake~Shinzawa Toshihiko
This piece is known as a popular action song for children.
Toshihiko Shinzawa’s gentle vocals and the slightly mysterious melody leave a strong impression.
Released in December 2021, it is included on the album “Toshihiko Shinzawa & Naoko Ozawa’s Kids’ Yoga Songs: Let’s Play with Yoga!” Because children can move their bodies while imitating a snake’s motions, it’s perfect for physical play in daycares and kindergartens.
It can also help promote healthy minds and bodies in kids.
It’s fun for families too, so it’s recommended for anyone who wants to get moving together with their child.
Snake Song: Children's Song, Nursery Rhyme, and Hand-Play Song (11–20)
wiggly snake
This piece from the piano teaching method “My First Piano Adventure” is designed to help children learn piano fundamentals while having fun.
With its bright, friendly melody, it cleverly lets kids enjoy music through the snake’s appearance and movements.
It’s also great that children can do hand motions in time with the rhythm.
It’s a recommended song not only for kids who love snake songs, but also for beginners at the piano or anyone looking to learn music in an enjoyable way.
squishy snakeSakushi: Shima Kei / Sakkyoku: Gaikoku Kyoku
This song is based on an Indonesian playground chant, with Japanese lyrics written by Kei Shima.
It playfully portrays a wiggly snake’s movements and its gluttonous personality.
Designed so children can line up and move like a snake as they play, it helps develop their sense of rhythm and cooperation.
It was included in E-CHORUS 2, a unison choral collection published by Kyoiku Shuppan in 2002.
Widely used in educational settings such as daycare centers and kindergartens, it is well-loved by children.
With its simple, easy-to-remember melody and lyrics, the piece nurtures children’s musical sensitivity.
The snake is all the way inside.Bugi-ren
Boogie Ren’s song depicts snakes slowly creeping into the house, under the covers, and even into dreams.
Hiroto Kōmoto’s vocals and Kantaro Uchida’s guitar create a distinctive atmosphere that evokes the blues tradition.
The track is included on the album “Boogie Ren,” released in June 2019.
It’s said to draw inspiration from John Brim’s “Rattlesnake.” It’s perfect for those interested in the world of blues or who enjoy uniquely imaginative lyrics.
It might be nice to listen to it alone on a quiet night.
Heppet, heppet.warabeuta
A traditional children’s song from Tokamachi City in Niigata Prefecture.
It’s a play song sung by children in early spring, when snakes start appearing, to scare them away.
“Heppe” means snake, and the lyrics boast that the blacksmith’s child is frightening because they carry a needle and an awl—meant to intimidate the snake.
The song is characterized by a simple, rhythmic melody and reflects children’s play and concern for safety.
Deeply tied to local life and the natural environment, it was sometimes sung while making paper snakes with origami.
Loved in both schools and homes, it’s said to be closely connected to the rhythms and accents of Japanese.
It’s also expected to help support children’s development.