English Songs for Kids: 15 Easy Songs to Help Children Learn English (with Lyrics)
By David Choi · Updated September 25, 2026
English songs for kids are one of the easiest ways for young children to start learning English. A good song repeats the same simple words again and again, puts them to a melody that is hard to forget, and makes learning feel like play.
Here are 15 easy English songs for kids, grouped by topic: the alphabet, numbers, colors and shapes, body parts, animals, greetings and good manners, action songs and classic nursery rhymes. For each song we list the English words it teaches. All videos are free, and every song page has the full lyrics.
Alphabet song: learn the ABCs in English
ABC Song
Sing the English alphabet from A to Z, with a clear, steady beat and plenty of repetition. Words to learn: the 26 letters of the English alphabet.
Numbers song: learn to count 1 to 10 in English
1-10 Song: Learn to Count
Count from one to ten, then again a little faster, and then faster still. Kids love the challenge, and the repetition makes the numbers stick. Words to learn: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
Colors and shapes songs
The Color Song
A cheerful song about the colors all around us. Words to learn: red, green, blue, purple, white, yellow, black, orange, brown.
Song About Shapes
Learn each shape by naming real things that have it, like buttons, oranges and wheels for a circle. Words to learn: circle, triangle, rectangle, square, sides.
Body parts song: learn parts of the face in English
Face Song
One of our most-watched songs. Children point to each part of their face as they sing. Words to learn: eyes, eyebrows, ears, nose, mouth, teeth, chin, cheeks.
Animal sounds song
Animal Sounds Song
Our most popular video, watched more than 16 million times. Each verse asks “What sound does a dog make?” and answers with the sound. Words to learn: dog, cat, cow, bird, pig, horse, wolf, snake, and more.
Greetings and good manners songs
These songs teach the everyday English children use most, with friends, at school and at home.
Hello Song
Wave and say hello to mommy, daddy, a teacher, a friend and even a squirrel. Words to learn: hello, wave, friend, teacher, neighbor.
Good Morning Song
Start the day with a simple conversation in English. Words to learn: good morning, How are you?, I’m great, thanks for asking.
Please and Thank You Song
Learn when to say please and thank you, with examples like asking for a turn with a friend’s toy. Words to learn: please, thank you, May I have a turn?
Action songs and everyday routines
Action songs connect English words to movement, which helps children remember what the words mean.
Move it Like This
A dance song that teaches directions with your whole body. Words to learn: left hand, right hand, both hands, up high, side to side, spin.
Shoes Shoes Shoes
Walk, hop and stomp along. Words to learn: shoes, left foot, right foot, walking, hopping, stomping, faster.
Put Your Things Where They Belong
A tidy-up song for home and the classroom. Words to learn: toys, toy box, clothes, closet, trash, trash can, neat, clean.
Classic English nursery rhymes
Nursery rhymes are short, rhythmic and repeated for generations, which makes them perfect for learning English. Children around the world recognize these.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Words to learn: star, wonder, world, high, diamond, sky.
The Itsy Bitsy Spider
Pair it with the classic hand motions. Words to learn: spider, up, down, rain, sun, dried up, again.
Humpty Dumpty Song
Words to learn: sat, wall, fall, king, horses, men, together.
How to use these songs to learn English
- Pick one song a week and play it every day. Repetition is what makes the words stick.
- Do the actions together: point to your nose in the Face Song, wave in the Hello Song.
- Use the words in real life: “What color is your cup?” “Can you show me your left hand?”
- Read the lyrics with older children. Every song page has them.
For a step-by-step plan, read our guide on how to teach your child English at home with songs.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best English songs for kids to learn English?
The best English songs for kids to learn English are short, repetitive and about everyday things children can see or do: the alphabet, numbers, colors, body parts, animals and greetings. Good starting songs are the ABC Song, the 1-10 Song, the Color Song, the Face Song and the Hello Song.
What English songs are easy for kids to sing?
Easy English songs for kids use a few simple words repeated many times, like the Hello Song, the 1-10 Song, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and the Animal Sounds Song. Songs with actions are the easiest to learn, because the movement helps children remember the words.
Are nursery rhymes good for learning English?
Yes. Nursery rhymes are short, rhythmic and full of rhyming words, which helps children hear the sounds of English and remember new words. Classics like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and The Itsy Bitsy Spider are sung all over the world.
At what age can kids start learning English with songs?
Children can start listening to English songs as babies. Toddlers often begin copying words and actions around age 2, and preschoolers can learn several songs by heart. There is no need to push. Just make the songs part of everyday life.
Where can I find the lyrics to these English songs?
Every song page on Good Kids Company has the full English lyrics, so you can read and sing along with your child.
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