41 Songs About Animals for kids (Pop, Rap & More)
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I. R&B Songs About Animals for kids
1. The Monkey Time by Major Lance
“The Monkey Time” is a song written by Curtis Mayfield and performed by Major Lance. It reached #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963. The song was featured on their 1963 album, The Monkey Time.
2. I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas by Gayla Peevey
The song is about a little girl who wants a hippopotamus for Christmas.
3. Rockin’ Robin by Bobby Day
“Rockin’ Robin” is a song written by Bobby Day and recorded by him in 1958. It was a hit single for him and was later covered by Michael Jackson. The song is about a bird that rocks back and forth.
4. Old McDonald Had a Farm by Traditional
This song is about a farmer named McDonald who has a farm with many animals. The animals make various noises, and the farmer sings about how he takes care of them.
II. Rap Songs About Animals for kids
1. Bulls On Parade by Rage Against the Machine
The song is about the government’s use of violence to control its citizens. The title refers to the practice of using bulls to herd people. The lyrics describe the government’s tactics of using fear and force to keep people in line.
2. Alligator by Lil Wayne, Trick Daddy, T.I., Lil Jon
The song is about a group of friends who are enjoying a night out on the town. They are talking about girls, drinking, and having a good time. The chorus features Lil Wayne rapping about how he is like an alligator, and how he is always ready to strike. The other rappers also talk about how they are like predators, and how they are always on the prowl for new prey.
III. Christian Songs About Animals for kids
1. The Rainbow Connection by Wim T. Schippers
“The Rainbow Connection” is a song sung by Wim T. Schippers. It is about the hope and nostalgia that comes with looking at a rainbow.
2. actions and lots of fun! by Hip Hip Hippopotamus
The song ‘Actions and Lots of Fun!’ by Hip Hip Hippopotamus is about, well, actions and lots of fun! The hippopotamus in the song is encouraging everyone to get up and move around, and have a great time doing it. The song is upbeat and catchy, and is sure to get everyone moving.
3. includes crafts by Butterfly Song –
The song is about a girl who loves crafting, and she includes crafts by Butterfly Song in her work. She talks about how the company makes beautiful and unique products that she loves to use in her own creations.
4. Tune of ‘Old MacDonald Had a Farm’ by God in Heaven Made a Farm
The song is a parody of the nursery song “Old MacDonald Had a Farm.” In this version, God in heaven made a farm and all the animals on it are animals that have been endangered or are on the verge of extinction. The song is a plea to take care of these animals and preserve them for future generations.
5. On the Good Ship Lollipop by Shirley Temple
On the Good Ship Lollipop is a song about a young girl’s journey on a ship made of candy. She is excited to be going on this adventure and looks forward to all the sweets she will get to eat.
6. All I Really Need by Raffi
The song is about a child who has everything they need in life and is grateful for it. They list off all the things they have, including a family who loves them, a home, food, and friends. In the end, they state that all they really need is love.
IV. Country Songs About Animals for kids
1. Crocodile Rock by Elton John
Crocodile Rock is a song by Elton John about a crocodile who loves to rock and roll. The song is upbeat and catchy, and features John’s trademark piano playing.
2. Hakuna Matata by Nathan Lane, Joseph Williams, Jason Weaver, Ernie Sabella
“Hakuna Matata” is a song from the 1994 Disney animated film The Lion King. It is sung by Timon, Pumbaa, Zazu, Simba, and Nala to help Simba forget his worries and enjoy life. The song’s title comes from the Swahili phrase hakuna matata, which means “no worries”.
3. Kiss a Pig by Ray Stevens
The song is about a man who is trying to convince a woman to kiss a pig. He tells her that it will make her feel better and that he will do it too.
4. The Bird by Jerry Reed
The song is about a bird that has been captured by a hunter and is kept in a cage. The bird is unhappy and wants to be free. The bird’s song is a plea to the hunter to let it go.
5. The Crocodile Rock by Elton John
The song is about a young couple who go to the Crocodile Rock club to have some fun and dance the night away. They’re not afraid to show their love for each other, and they’re not afraid to let loose and have a good time.
6. Tennessee Stud by Johnny Cash
The song is about a man who recalls a horse he once knew, the Tennessee Stud. He remembers the horse’s strength and beauty, and how he was the best horse anyone had ever seen.
7. You Know Me Better Than That by George Strait
The song is about a man who is telling his ex-wife that she knows him better than to think that he would ever come crawling back to her. He tells her that she is the one who left him, and that she should have known better than to think that he would ever take her back.
8. He Rides the Wild Horses by Chris LeDoux
This song is about a man who rides the wild horses. He is a cowboy who is not afraid of anything. He is also a man who is in love with a woman.
9. Wildfire by Michael Martin Murphey
The song is about a man who is trying to find his way back to his home and his love. He is lost in the wilderness and is searching for any sign of life. He comes across a wildfire and is drawn to it. He sees the flames and knows that he is going to die if he doesn’t find his way out. The song is about his journey to find his way back and the love that he has for his home.
V. Pop Songs About Animals for kids
1. The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens
The song is about a lion who is tired and wants to sleep. The lion is surrounded by other animals who are trying to make noise and keep the lion awake.
2. Walking on Sunshine by Katrina And The Waves
The song is about being happy and in love and feeling like you’re walking on sunshine.
3. The Ants Go Marching by The Kiboomers
The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching two by two, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching three by three, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching four by four, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching five by five, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching six by six, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching seven by seven, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching eight by eight, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching nine by nine, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching ten by ten, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching eleven by eleven, hurrah, hurrah
The ants go marching twelve by twelve, hurrah, hurrah
4. Old McDonald Had a Farm by The Kiboomers
The song is about a farmer named McDonald who has a farm with many animals. The animals make various noises, and the song ends with the farmer making a noise himself.
5. Five Little Ducks by Raffi
Five little ducks went out one day
Over the hill and far away
Mother duck said “Quack, quack, quack, quack”
But only four little ducks came back
This song is about five little ducks that go out one day, but only four come back.
6. Down by the Bay by Raffi
“Down by the Bay” is a children’s song about a series of animals that do various things. The song is sung in a call and response format, with the singer asking a question and the children responding with the answer.
7. Who Let the Dogs Out? by Baha Men
The song is about a group of people who are wondering who let the dogs out, and they are trying to find the culprit. They are looking for the person who is responsible for letting the dogs out, and they are not happy about it.
8. Hakuna Matata by Nathan Lane, Joseph Williams, Jason Weaver, Ernie Sabella
“Hakuna Matata” is a song from the 1994 Disney animated film The Lion King. It is sung by Timon, Pumbaa, Zazu, Simba, and Nala to help Simba forget his worries and enjoy life. The song’s title comes from the Swahili phrase hakuna matata, which means “no worries”.
VI. Rock Songs About Animals for kids
1. The Wheels on the Bus by Raffi
The song is about a bus and its wheels. The wheels go round and round, the horn goes beep beep, the wipers go swish swish, and the people on the bus go up and down.
2. Elephant by Tame Impala
The song is about a person who is in love with someone who does not love them back. The person is trying to figure out why the person they love does not love them back.
3. Old McDonald Had a Farm by Traditional
This song is about a farmer named McDonald who has a farm with many animals. The animals make various noises, and the farmer sings about how he takes care of them.
4. Ted Nugent by 6) Cat Scratch Fever
The song is about a man who is infected with cat scratch fever, a disease that is transmitted by cats. The man is in a hospital bed, and the song describes his symptoms and how the disease is affecting his body. The song also describes how the man is slowly losing his mind to the fever.
5. The Ants Go Marching by The Karaoke Channel
The song is about a group of ants who go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah. The first ant goes marching off to the beat of the drums, the second ant follows closely behind, and so on. As they march, they chant various things, such as “the ants go marching two by two, the little one stops to tie his shoe,” or “the ants go marching three by three, the little one stops to climb a tree.” By the end of the song, there are ten ants marching, and the final ant carries the flag.
6. Jefferson Airplane by 3) White Rabbit
“White Rabbit” is a song written by Grace Slick and recorded by the American rock band Jefferson Airplane for their 1967 album Surrealistic Pillow. The song was released as a single (their second of three) and peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and number eighteen on the UK Singles Chart. The song was ranked number 488 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
7. Led Zeppelin by 8) Black Dog
The song is about a black dog that appears to the protagonist in their dreams, foreshadowing their death. The dog is a metaphor for death, and the song is about the fear of death.
8. Elton John by 5) Crocodile Rock
The song is about a crocodile who loves to rock and roll. The crocodile is so happy that he even dances when he is alone.
9. Heart by 10) Barracuda
The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who is in love with someone else. She is trying to tell him that she is the one who loves him and that she is the one who should be with him.
10. The Beatles by 7) Blackbird
“Blackbird” is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1968 double album The Beatles (also known as “the White Album”). It was written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. The song was inspired by the events of the Civil Rights Movement and features a double-tracked lead vocal by McCartney, one of his signature vocal techniques.
The song is primarily in 6/8 time, with a brief section in 3/4 time. The song features a classical-style guitar solo by lead guitarist George Harrison. The song’s opening bars feature an A minor chord followed by a D7 chord, which is unusual for pop music of the time.
11. Survivor by Survivor
The song Survivor is about overcoming obstacles and never giving up. The lyrics talk about how the singer has been through tough times but has always managed to find a way to survive. The song is an inspirational anthem about never giving up and always finding a way to overcome whatever life throws at you.
12. America by 9) Horse With No Name
The song is about a man who is traveling through the desert and sees a horse with no name. He doesn’t know what to make of it and decides to ride it. The horse takes him to a place called America.
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