100 Classic English Children's Songs

Children's songs are an important part of childhood memories. Whether you learned them at school or from your parents, these timeless tunes have been passed down from generation to generation. Here's a list of 100 classic English children's songs that you can share with your own kids or enjoy all on your own.

Traditional Nursery Rhymes

Nursery rhymes are short and sweet, perfect for entertaining young children. They often have simple melodies and catchy lyrics, making them easy to remember. Here are 20 traditional nursery rhymes that have stood the test of time:

1. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
2. Baa, Baa, Black Sheep
3. Row, Row, Row Your Boat
4. Jack and Jill
5. Humpty Dumpty
6. Little Miss Muffet
7. Mary Had a Little Lamb
8. Hey Diddle Diddle
9. The Itsy Bitsy Spider
10. London Bridge is Falling Down
11. Three Blind Mice
12. Rock-a-bye Baby
13. Hush, Little Baby
14. Old MacDonald Had a Farm
15. The Wheels on the Bus
16. This Old Man
17. Pop Goes the Weasel
18. Ring Around the Rosie
19. One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
20. Pat-a-Cake

Songs for Learning

Music can be an effective tool for teaching children new things. From the alphabet to counting, these songs help kids learn while having fun:

1. The ABC Song
2. The Alphabet Song (Twinkle Twinkle version)
3. Old McDonald Had a Farm (animal sounds)
4. Five Little Monkeys (counting)
5. One, Two, Buckle My Shoe (counting)
6. Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes (body parts)
7. The Hokey Pokey (body parts)
8. Days of the Week
9. The Months of the Year
10. If You're Happy and You Know It
11. The Itsy Bitsy Spider (body parts and weather)
12. The Wheels on the Bus (transportation)
13. I'm a Little Teapot (left, right, up, and down)
14. Row, Row, Row Your Boat (directions)
15. This Old Man (counting)
16. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star (counting)
17. London Bridge is Falling Down (history)
18. Yankee Doodle (history)
19. Home on the Range (geography)
20. Rocky Mountain High (geography)

Silly and Fun Songs

Sometimes, kids just want to sing and dance to music that makes them laugh. These silly and fun songs are sure to put a smile on everyone's face:

1. The Chicken Dance
2. The Macarena
3. Hokey Pokey
4. The Cha Cha Slide
5. The Electric Slide
6. The Cupid Shuffle
7. The YMCA
8. The Twist
9. The Time Warp
10. The Monster Mash
11. The Addams Family Theme Song
12. Hamster Dance
13. Peanut Butter Jelly Time
14. I Like to Move It
15. Funky Town
16. La Bamba
17. The Funky Chicken
18. Baby Shark
19. The Lion Sleeps Tonight
20. Happy Birthday Song

Children's songs have a special place in our hearts. They bring back memories of childhood and are a fun way to connect with our own kids. Whether you're singing to yourself or with a group, these 100 classic songs will always be a beloved part of childhood.