How can your child’s birthday party feel complete without some kid-friendly songs? If your kids love music, then you must be creating a kid-friendly playlist for every occasion, right? Be it a fun holiday or just a casual karaoke night with kids, having some great music can instantly light up a child’s mood and add to the fun and frolic. You may curate your playlist with some child-friendly songs from various genres like jazz, pop, hip-hop, and more. To help you choose your child’s favorite genre and get them grooving, we bring a collection of top kid-friendly songs that your young ones would enjoy.
Top 15 Kid-Friendly Songs
1. This One’s for the Children by New Kids On The Block
This kid-friendly pop song has a good beat and a lovely meaning too. It is sung by Jordan Knight and Donnie Wahlberg, with the lyrics teaching us about how important it is to be thankful for our blessings and be humble towards the underprivileged. Lyrics: “There are some people living in this world They have no food to eat They have no place to go But we all are God’s children We’ve got to learn to love one another Just remember, they could be us Remember, we all are brothers I’m not trying to darken up your day But help others in need And show them there’s a better way This one’s for the children The children of the world This one’s for the children May God keep them in His throne Many people are happy and many people are sad. Some people have many things that others can only wish they had. So, for the sake of the children, show them love’s the only way to go ‘Cause they’re our tomorrow, and people they’ve got to know.” Listen to it here- www.youtube.com
2. Boomerang by JoJo Siwa
Boomerang is an inspirational song by JoJo. The song targets bullying and tells young children to ignore the haters and continue their climb to the top. Lyrics: “I don’t really care about what they say I’mma come back like a boomerang Won’t let the haters get their way I’mma come back like a boomerang Ooh, ooh, whoa, ah Ooh, ooh, whoa, ah Ooh, ooh, whoa, ah I’mma come back like a boomerang Ooh, ooh, whoa, ah Ooh, ooh, whoa, ah Ooh, ooh, whoa, ah I’mma, I’mma come back They can keep talking their talk But I’mma keep walking my walk And I won’t hear a sound Yeah, they’re just trying to see If they can get the best of me Well, not this time around Talk to the phone Like they’re all alone Hide behind the screen ‘Cause they’re just so mean But we don’t play it like that We don’t even fight back All of the boys They just brush it off Saying we’re fake Yeah No, we’re not Trying to throw us off track But we know how to come back (hey, hey, hey) I don’t really care about what they say I’mma come back like a boomerang Won’t let the haters get their way (hey, hey, hey) I’mma come back like a boomerang Ooh, ooh, whoa, ah Ooh, ooh, whoa, ah Ooh, ooh, whoa, ah I’mma come back like a boomerang (hey, hey, hey) Ooh, ooh, whoa, ah Ooh, ooh, whoa, ah Ooh, ooh, whoa, ah I’mma, I’mma come back Try to, try to make me stop But I’mma climb it to the top Just look how far I’ve gone Bigger, better, faster, stronger Yeah, see I ain’t just a talker Catch me if you can, hey Catch us if you can, hey!” Listen to it here- www.youtube.com
3. Hall of Fame by The Script
This is another powerful song which is motivational, inspirational, and everything else in between. The lyrics are extremely energetic and influential, to kindle enthusiasm in everyone to pursue their dreams leaving all the fears behind. Lyrics: “Yeah, you can be the greatest You can be the best You can be the King Kong banging on your chest You can beat the world You can beat the war You can talk to God, go banging on his door You can throw your hands up You can beat the clock (yeah) You can move a mountain You can break rocks You can be a master Don’t wait for luck Dedicate yourself and you gon’ find yourself Standing in the hall of fame (yeah) And the world’s gonna know your name (yeah) ‘Cause you burn with the brightest flame (yeah) And the world’s gonna know your name (yeah) And you’ll be on the walls of the hall of fame” Listen to it here- www.youtube.com
4. Let it go, from Frozen by Demi Lovato
Let it go, let it go, can’t hold it back anymore…aren’t you humming already? This song is an absolute favorite of almost every kid across the Globe. One has to let go of all their inhibitions and worries to achieve what they desire in life, and that is what this song is all about. Lyrics: “The snow glows white on the mountain tonight Not a footprint to be seen A kingdom of isolation And it looks like I’m the queen The wind is howling like this swirling storm inside Couldn’t keep it in, heaven knows I’ve tried Don’t let them in, don’t let them see Be the good girl you always have to be Conceal, don’t feel, don’t let them know Well, now they know Let it go, let it go Can’t hold it back anymore Let it go, let it go Turn away and slam the door I don’t care what they’re going to say Let the storm rage on The cold never bothered me anyway Let it go, let it go Can’t hold it back anymore Let it go, let it go Turn away and slam the door Let it go (go, go, go go, go go, go go, go, go, go go) Let it go Let it go Let it go It’s funny how some distance makes everything seem small And the fears that once controlled me can’t get to me at all It’s time to see what I can do To test the limits and break through No right, no wrong, no rules for me I’m free Let it go, let it go I am one with the wind and sky Let it go, let it go You’ll never see me cry Here I stand and here I stay Let the storm rage on My power flurries through the air into the ground My soul is spiraling in frozen fractals all around And one thought crystallizes like an icy blast I’m never going back, the past is in the past Let it go The cold never bothered me anyway Let it go, let it go And I’ll rise like the break of dawn Let it go, let it go That perfect girl is gone Here I stand in the light of day Let the storm rage on” Listen to it here- www.youtube.com
5. How Far I’ll Go by Auli’i Cravalho
Children are often told what to do and what not to do. Knowingly or unknowingly, elders set boundaries and limitations that kids blindly believe. This song is about a courageous girl who wants to set out on an adventure, beyond the limitations she has. Will she succeed? Listen up, to learn more. Lyrics: “I’ve been staring at the edge of the water ‘Long as I can remember, never really knowing why I wish I could be the perfect daughter But I come back to the water, no matter how hard I try Every turn I take, every trail I track Every path I make, every road leads back To the place I know, where I can not go, where I long to be See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me And no one knows how far it goes If the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind me One day I’ll know, if I go there’s just no telling how far I’ll go I know everybody on this island, seems so happy on this island Everything is by design I know everybody on this island has a role on this island So maybe I can roll with mine I can lead with pride, I can make us strong I’ll be satisfied if I play along But the voice inside sings a different song What is wrong with me? See the light as it shines on the sea? It’s blinding But no one knows, how deep it goes And it seems like it’s calling out to me, so come find me And let me know, what’s beyond that line, will I cross that line? The line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me And no one knows, how far it goes If the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind me One day I’ll know, how far I’ll go” Listen to it here- www.youtube.com
6. Shake it off, Sing by Reese Witherspoon and Nick Kroll
Originally sung by Taylor Swift, this cover by Reese Witherspoon and Nick Kroll for the movie Sing is just perfect for your next party with the kids. Shake it off is a song that, besides being uplifting, makes you want to swirl and dance along. Lyrics: “[Reese Witherspoon] I stay out too late Got nothing in my brain That’s what people say That’s what people say [Nick Kroll] I go on too many dates But I can’t make them stay At least that’s what people say That’s what people say [Reese Witherspoon] But I keep cruising Can’t stop, won’t stop moving It’s like I got this music in my mind Saying it’s gonna be alright [Beat] [Reese Witherspoon] I never miss a beat I’m lightning on my feet And that’s what they don’t see That’s what they don’t see [Reese Witherspoon & Nick Kroll] Players gonna play, play, play, play, play And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate Baby, I’m just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake I shake it off, I shake it off [Reese Witherspoon] Heartbreakers gonna break [Nick Kroll] Fakers gonna fake [Reese Witherspoon] I’m just gonna shake [Both] I shake it off, I shake it off [Both] I, I shake it off, I shake it off I, I shake it off, I shake it off I, I shake it off, I shake it off I, I shake it off, I shake it off I, I shake it off, I shake it off I, I shake it off, I shake it off I, I shake it off, I shake it off I, I shake it off, I shake it off” Listen to it here- www.youtube.com
7. Roar by Katy Perry
Some kids are shy and timid by nature or certain experiences in life shape their personalities that way. And they often feel neglected as they are not able to express how they feel. Roar encourages them to speak up and voice their opinion, which makes it a perfect song for such kids. Lyrics: “I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath Scared to rock the boat and make a mess So I sat quietly, agreed politely I guess that I forgot I had a choice I let you push me past the breaking point I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything You held me down, but I got up (hey!) Already brushing off the dust You hear my voice, your hear that sound Like thunder, gonna shake the ground You held me down, but I got up Get ready ’cause I had enough I see it all, I see it now I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter Dancing through the fire ‘Cause I am a champion, and you’re gonna hear me roar Louder, louder than a lion ‘Cause I am a champion, and you’re gonna hear me roar! Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh You’re gonna hear me roar! Now I’m floating like a butterfly Stinging like a bee I earned my stripes I went from zero, to my own hero You held me down, but I got up (hey!) Already brushing off the dust You hear my voice, your hear that sound Like thunder, gonna shake the ground You held me down, but I got up Get ready ’cause I’ve had enough I see it all, I see it now I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter Dancing through the fire ‘Cause I am a champion, and you’re gonna hear me roar Louder, louder than a lion ‘Cause I am a champion, and you’re gonna hear me roar!” Listen to it here- www.youtube.com
8. The Climb by Miley Cyrus
Life is a roller coaster, and when something goes wrong we feel disheartened. The Climb is an encouraging song to keep you going and reminds you how everything else fades, but the memories of struggle remain with you forever. It was once an anthem for Miley Cyrus fans and still remains a favorite among many kids. Lyrics: “I can almost see it That dream I’m dreaming but There’s a voice inside my head saying You’ll never reach it, Every step I’m taking, Every move I make feels Lost with no direction My faith is shaking but I Gotta keep trying Gotta keep my head held high There’s always gonna be another mountain I’m always gonna wanna make it move Always gonna be an uphill battle Sometimes I’m gonna have to lose Ain’t about how fast I get there Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side It’s the climb The struggles I’m facing The chances I’m taking Sometimes might knock me down but No I’m not breaking I may not know it But these are the moments that I’m going to remember most yeah Just got to keep going And I I gotta be strong Just keep pushing on, ’cause” Listen to it here- www.youtube.com
9. Lava you from Lava
A soothing song to remind you that hope and faith can be miraculous and keep our life going. Imagine your children listening to this beautiful song on a family road trip, watching scenic landscapes from the comfort and safety of your car! Lyrics: “A long long time ago There was a volcano Living all alone in the middle of the sea He sat high above his bay Watching all the couples play And wishing that he had someone too And from his lava came This song of hope that he sang out loud Every day For years and years I have a dream I hope it will come true That you’re here with me And I am here with you I wish that the earth, sea, and the sky up above Will send me someone to lava Years of singing all alone Turned his lava into stone Until he was on the brink of extinction But little did he know That living in the sea below Another volcano Was listening to his song Everyday she heard his tune Her lava grew and grew Because she believed his song was meant for her Now she was so ready to meet him above the sea As he sang his song of hope for the last time I have a dream I hope it will come true That you’re here with me And I am here with you I wish that the earth, sea, and the sky up above Will send me someone to lava Rising from the sea below Stood a lovely volcano Looking all around But she could not see him He tried to sing to let her know That she was not there alone But with no lava, his song was all gone He filled the sea with his tears Watched his dreams disappear As she remembered what his song meant to her I have a dream I hope will come true That you’re here with me And I am here with you I wish that the earth, sea, and the sky up above Will send me someone to lava Oh they were so happy To finally meet above the sea All together now their lava grew and grew No longer are they all alone With Aloha as their new home And when you go and visit them this is what they sing I have a dream I hope it will come true That you will grow old with me, and I will grow old with you We thank the earth, sea, and the sky we thank too I lava you I lava you” Listen to it here- www.youtube.com
10. Scars To Your Beautiful by Alessia Cara
This song is about body images and the struggles that come along with body shaming. Young girls and boys, especially, need to learn that it is essential to love and accept themselves just the way they are. Lyrics: “She just wants to be beautiful She goes unnoticed, she knows no limits She craves attention, she praises an image She prays to be sculpted by the sculptor Oh, she don’t see the light that’s shining Deeper than the eyes can find it Maybe we have made her blind So she tries to cover up her pain and cut her woes away ‘Cause cover girls don’t cry after their face is made But there’s a hope that’s waiting for you in the dark You should know you’re beautiful just the way you are And you don’t have to change a thing, the world could change its heart No scars to your beautiful, we’re stars and we’re beautiful Oh-oh, oh-oh She has dreams to be an envy, so she’s starving You know, covergirls eat nothing She says beauty is pain and there’s beauty in everything What’s a little bit of hunger? I could go a little while longer, she fades away She don’t see her perfect, she don’t understand she’s worth it Or that beauty goes deeper than the surface Oh, oh So to all the girls that’s hurting Let me be your mirror, help you see a little bit clearer The light that shines within There’s a hope that’s waiting for you in the dark You should know you’re beautiful just the way you are And you don’t have to change a thing, the world could change its heart No scars to your beautiful, we’re stars and we’re beautiful Oh-oh, oh-oh No better you than the you that you are (no better you than the you that you are) No better life than the life we’re living (no better life than the life we’re living) No better time for your shine, you’re a star (no better time for your shine, you’re a star) Oh, you’re beautiful, oh, you’re beautiful And there’s a hope that’s waiting for you in the dark You should know you’re beautiful just the way you are And you don’t have to change a thing, the world could change its heart No scars to your beautiful, we’re stars and we’re beautiful Oh-oh, oh-oh And you don’t have to change a thing, the world could change its heart No scars to your beautiful, we’re stars and we’re beautiful” Listen to it here- www.youtube.com
11. Better When I’m Dancin’ by Meghan Trainor
Ideal for a party night, this song is sure even to make the shy kids start dancing. Lyrics: “Don’t think about it Just move your body Listen to the music Sing, oh, ey, oh Just move those left feet Go ahead, get crazy Anyone can do it Sing, oh, ey, oh Show the world you’ve got that fire (fire) Feel the rhythm getting louder Show the room what you can do Prove to them you got the moves I don’t know about you, But I feel better when I’m dancing, yeah, yeah Better when I’m dancing, yeah, yeah And we can do this together I bet you feel better when you’re dancing, yeah, yeah When you finally let go And you slay that solo ‘Cause you listen to the music Sing, oh, ey, oh ‘Cause you’re confident, babe And you make your hips sway We knew that you could do it Sing, oh, ey, oh Show the world you’ve got that fire (fire, baby) Feel the rhythm getting louder Show the room what you can do Prove to them you got the moves I don’t know about you, But I feel better when I’m dancing, yeah, yeah Better when I’m dancing, yeah, yeah And we can do this together I bet you feel better when you’re dancing, yeah, yeah” Listen to it here- www.youtube.com
12. Literally My Life by Eva Gutowski
Goals, on fleek, swag! Internet kids live by these words. They have forgotten how the real world works, and this song is all about how different both worlds are. Lyrics: “Inside my sheets With the screen lighting up my face I’ve got my life Laid out in a visual space See in the real world These brows are not on fleek Winged liner ain’t so easy My look is pretty weak But here online where I can do anything The water’s sold in boxes And O2L can sing Goals! Actual goals! AF Literally, my life, is Beaches every night Messy buns and Christmas lights Literally, my life, is Skinny waists and high fashion Riding in the G-Wagon Literally, my life is Literally, my life is Ooooooh weee, I have everything – reblogged on the screen Ooooooh weee, I have everything – reblogged on the screen So back in real life I still can’t find a bae (shoot) My local coffee shop Still messes up my name (it’s only three letters!) Hey let’s get lost in One million pins and Tweets I’ll live my life like Kylie And buy expensive sweets (gluten free) My nails will be too long To get done anything I’ll sip artistic lattes And rock expensive bling Literally, my life, is Thrifting stores and hand me downs Picking graduation gowns Literally, my life, is Hitting up the drive-thru Got shotgun in Mom’s Subaru Literally, my life is Literally, my life is Living in my yoga pants Shaving for the school dance Dealing with Felicia’s rants Homework by the fridge light Netflix dates and pillow fights 2 a.m. on a summer night Ooooooh weee, I have everything – right in front of me Ooooooh weee, I have everything – right in front of me” Listen to it here- www.youtube.com
13. Can’t Stop the Feeling by Justin Timberlake
If you are looking for kid-friendly karaoke songs, then this song can be one of your choices. It has a happy vibe to it and will get the feet moving too. Lyrics: “Ah, yeah, ah, yeah I got this feelin’ inside my bones It goes electric, wavy when I turn it on All through my city, all through my home We’re flyin’ up, no ceilin’, when we in our zone I got that sunshine in my pocket Got that good soul in my feet I feel that hot blood in my body when it drops (ooh) I can’t take my eyes up off it, movin’ so phenomenally Room on lock, the way we rock it, so don’t stop And under the lights when everything goes Nowhere to hide when I’m gettin’ you close When we move, well, you already know So just imagine, just imagine, just imagine Nothin’ I can see but you when you dance, dance, dance Feel a good, good creepin’ up on you So just dance, dance, dance, come on All those things I shouldn’t do But you dance, dance, dance And ain’t nobody leavin’ soon, so keep dancin’ I can’t stop the feelin’ So just dance, dance, dance I can’t stop the feelin’ So just dance, dance, dance, come on Ooh, it’s something magical It’s in the air, it’s in my blood, it’s rushin’ on (rushin’ on) I don’t need no reason, don’t need control (need control) I fly so high, no ceiling, when I’m in my zone ‘Cause I got that sunshine in my pocket Got that good soul in my feet I feel that hot blood in my body when it drops (ooh) I can’t take my eyes up off it, moving so phenomenally Room on lock, the way we rock it, so don’t stop (stop, stop, stop) Under the lights when everything goes Nowhere to hide when I’m gettin’ you close When we move, well, you already know So just imagine, just imagine, just imagine Nothin’ I can see but you when you dance, dance, dance (I can’t stop the feelin’) Feel the good, good, creepin’ up on you So just dance, dance, dance, come on (I can’t stop the feelin’) All those things I shouldn’t do But you dance, dance, dance (dance, dance, dance) (I can’t stop the feelin’) And ain’t nobody leavin’ soon, so keep dancin’ Everybody sing (I can’t stop the feelin’) Got this feeling in my body (I can’t stop the feelin’) Got this feeling in my body (I can’t stop the feelin’) Wanna see you move your body (I can’t stop the feelin’) Got this feelin’ in my body Break it down Got this feelin’ in my body (ah) Can’t stop the feelin’ Got this feelin’ in my body, come on (ooh)” Listen to it here- www.youtube.com
14. When Can I See You Again by Owl City
Another inspirational song for kids, suited for days like a graduation ceremony, school competitions, or just any other occasion. Lyrics: “When can we do this again? When can I see you again? When can we do this again? When can I see you again? When can we do this again? When can I see you again? Switch on the sky, and the stars glow for you Go see the world ’cause it’s all so brand new Don’t close your eyes ‘Cause your future’s ready to shine It’s just a matter of time Before we learn how to fly Welcome to the rhythm of the night There’s something in the air you can’t deny It’s been fun, but now I’ve got to go Life is way too short to take it slow But before I go and hit the road I gotta know, till then When can we do this again? Oh oh, oh, oh When can I see you again? Oh oh, oh, oh When can we do this again? Oh oh, oh, oh I gotta know When can I see you again? (When can I see you again?) Joined at the hip, yeah, your sidekick needs you Life is a trip, and the road map leads you Look all around at the mountains you haven’t climbed It’s just a matter of time before we learn how to fly Welcome to the rhythm of the night There’s something in the air you can’t deny It’s been fun, but now I’ve got to go Life is way too short to take it slow But before I go and hit the road I gotta know, till then When can we do this again? Oh oh, oh, oh When can I see you again? Oh oh, oh, oh When can we do this again? Oh oh, oh, oh I gotta know When can I see you again?” Listen to it here- www.youtube.com
15. Heal the world by Michael Jackson
This classic favorite of music lovers is a song that kids can learn so much from. Michael Jackson inspires everyone with this track named Heal the World, encouraging them to make this world a better place and to dream of a better tomorrow. Lyrics: “There’s a place in your heart And I know that it is love And this place could be much Brighter than tomorrow And if you really try You’ll find there’s no need to cry In this place you’ll feel There’s no hurt or sorrow There are ways to get there If you care enough for the living Make a little space Make a better place Heal the world Make it a better place For you and for me And the entire human race There are people dying If you care enough for the living Make it a better place For you and for me If you want to know why There’s love that cannot lie Love is strong It only cares of joyful giving If we try we shall see In this bliss we cannot feel Fear of dread We stop existing and start living The it feels that always Love’s enough for us growing So make a better world Make a better place Heal the world Make it a better place For you and for me And the entire human race There are people dying If you care enough for the living Make a better place for you and for me And the dream we were conceived in Will reveal a joyful face And the world we once believed in Will shine again in grace Then why do we keep strangling life Wound this earth, crucify its soul Though it’s plain to see This world is heavenly Be god’s glow We could fly so high Let our spirits never die In my heart I feel you are all my brothers Create a world with no fear Together we cry happy tears See the nations turn their swords into plowshares We could really get there If you cared enough for the living Make a little space To make a better place Heal the world Make it a better place For you and for me And the entire human race There are people dying If you care enough for the living Make a better place for you and for me There are people dying If you care enough for the living Make a better place for you and for me” Listen to it here- www.youtube.com
