Becoming a Dad inspired me to learn kid-friendly songs. Even though I could play the electric guitar solo to Tom Sawyer by Rush, the bass line to So What? by Miles Davis, and Billy Joel's Big Shot on piano, I could not play the ABCs, Barney's Theme Song, or Sesame Street on any instrument! I needed a solution to my problem.
Surely, the Internet had a website for learning the songs my daughters loved?! I scoured the Web for reliable lyrics and chords to a variety of classic and modern children's songs and surprisingly found none. Many songs were listed in the wrong keys or simply had incorrect chords, and other websites just copied and pasted from one another. It was frustrating!
Thus, kid-songs.com was born. I developed this website to help myself and other parents or educators. I have personally researched each song posted and customized the musical arrangement and lyrical layout. As an educator with over two decades of professional teaching experience, I’ve poured that instructional background into making each song sheet clean, clear, and easy to follow. Please let me know if you need help understanding any of the arrangements!
How did I choose the songs on this site?
The classics were personal favorites from my childhood. My daughters helped me identify the modern favorites over the years, tracking shows like Sesame Street, Barney, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Little Einsteins, and Super Why!. They’ve always had a great ear for catchy tunes, which made discovering and arranging these tracks a blast.
I hope you enjoy playing and singing these songs with your loved ones, too! And a heartfelt thank you to the inspiring musicians, writers, and producers of quality educational entertainment for children.