Chords for Beginners: Kids Songs on Guitar

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And now it’s time to have some music for our children. On the Chords for Beginners you can learn how to play four kids songs, we present them with lyrics and guitar chords. The songs: I've been working on the railroad; Old MacDonald had a farm; The lion sleeps tonight; Can you feel the love tonight; The alphabet song.

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1. I've Been Working On The Railroad chords
2. Old MacDonald Had a Farm chords
3. The Lion Sleeps Tonight chords
4. Can You Feel The Love Tonight chords
5. The Alphabet Song chords

So! Do you like listening to kids songs in English? If the answer is yes, then you are in the right place. Singing songs is a great way to get better at playing on the guitar and it is fun for you and for your children. Well I  have a good news: we have a few great kids songs for you to enjoy!  Try these songs first and have fun! Please give Chords for Beginners a huge Like and share our site with your friends and family! Thank You! Check out our John Denver guitar chords!

Guitar chords for beginners: Children's Songs

I've Been Working On The Railroad chords

Our first kids song on the Chords for Beginners blog is I’ve been working on the railroad. It is a dynamic song for kids and it’s easy to play on the guitar. Guitar chords in the tab: A, G, D and E major guitar chords.

Guitar chords for beginners: I've Been Working On The Railroad

Guitar chords: A, G, D and E major guitar chord
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Guitar chords for beginners: "I've Been Working On The Railroad" - chord illustrations

D                                                G                     D

I've been working on the railroad all the livelong day.
D                                                           E                     A

I've been working on the railroad just to pass the time away.
A                                       D         G                                D

Can't you hear the whistle blowing, rise up so early in the morn.
G                                        D         A                        D

Can't you hear the captain shoutin', Dinah, blow your horn.

D                                  G

Dinah, won't you blow, Dinah, won't you blow,
A                                         D

Dinah, won't you blow your horn?
D                                  G

Dinah, won't you blow, Dinah, won't you blow,
A                                         D

Dinah, won't you blow your horn?

D
Someone's in the kitchen with Dinah,

D                                        A

Someone's in the kitchen I know.
D                                            G

Someone's in the kitchen with Dinah

D                         A        D

Strumming on the old banjo.
D                                                     A

Fee fie fiddle eeii o, fee fie fiddle eeii o,

D          G                D                        A        D

Fee fie fiddle eeii o, strumming on the old banjo.

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Old MacDonald Had A Farm chords

Here is another popular kids song on the Chords for Beginners. Guitar chords in the Old MacDonald had a farm: G, C and D major guitar chords.

Guitar chords for beginners: "Old MacDonald Had a Farm"

Guitar chords: G, C and D major guitar chord
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Guitar chords for beginners: "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" - chord illustrations

G                       C       G           D   G

Old MacDonald had a farm, E I E I O,
G                            C              G            D  G

And on his farm he had some chicks, E I E I O.
G

With a chick chick here and a chick chick there,
Here a chick, there a chick, ev'rywhere a chick chick.
                          C       G           D   G

Old MacDonald had a farm, E I E I O.

G  C  G  D...

Old MacDonald had a farm, E I E I O,
And on his farm he had a cow, E I E I O.
With a moo moo here and a moo moo there,
Here a moo, there a moo, ev'rywhere a moo moo.
Old MacDonald had a farm, E I E I O.

G  C  G  D...

Old MacDonald had a farm, E I E I O,
And on his farm he had a pig, E I E I O.
With an oink oink here and an oink oink there,
Here an oink, there an oink, ev'rywhere an oink oink.
Old MacDonald had a farm, E I E I O.

G  C  G  D...

Old MacDonald had a farm, E I E I O,
And on his farm he had some geese, E I E I O.
With a honk honk here and a honk honk there,
Here a honk, there a honk, ev'rywhere a honk honk.
Old MacDonald had a farm, E I E I O.

G  C  G  D...

Old MacDonald had a farm, E I E I O,
And on his farm he had a horse, E I E I O.
With a neh neh here and a neh neh there,
Here a neh, there a neh, ev'rywhere a neh neh.
Old MacDonald had a farm, E I E I O.

G  C  G  D...

Old MacDonald had a farm, E I E I O,
And on his farm he had a mule, E I E I O.
With a hee haw here and a hee haw there,
Here a hee, there a hee, ev'rywhere a hee haw.
Old MacDonald had a farm, E I E I O.

G  C  G  D...

Old MacDonald had a farm, E I E I O,
And on his farm he had a duck, E I E I O.
With a quack quack here and a quack quack there,
Here a quack, there a quack, ev'rywhere a quack quack.
Old MacDonald had a farm, E I E I O. 

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How to play chords in "Children's songs" as a beginner?

Singing and playing children's songs on guitar is a delightful and rewarding experience, especially for those who are just beginning to learn the instrument. Children's songs typically feature simple, repetitive melodies and easy chord progressions, making them perfect for practicing basic guitar skills while also creating joyful moments.

Guitar chords for beginners: Children's Songs on Guitar

Songs like "I’ve been working on the railroad" and "The lion sleeps tonight" use basic open chords like C, G, and F. These chords are easy to learn and transition between, helping beginners develop their finger strength and coordination. The familiar melodies make it easier to keep time and stay in tune while playing and singing along.

"Old MacDonald Had a Farm" and "The Alphabet song" are also great for practice. Their lively rhythms and repetitive structures help guitarists focus on guitar chords, strumming patterns and rhythm consistency, all while engaging young listeners with fun, interactive lyrics.

Playing children's songs on guitar also creates opportunities for group sing-alongs, making the learning process more engaging and enjoyable. The simplicity of these tunes allows players to focus on the basic chords, build confidence, and experience the joy of making music that brings smiles to others.

Chords for Beginners: The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Kids song – The lion sleeps tonight; guitar chords in the easy guitar tab: G, C and D major guitar chords.

Guitar chords for beginners: "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"

Guitar chords: G, C and D major guitar chord
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Guitar chords and tabs for beginners: "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" - chord illustrations

Ee-e-e-oh-mum-a-weh
Ee-e-e-oh-mum-a-weh

G                                 C

Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
G                                 D

Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
G                                 C

Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
G                                 D

Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh

G                        C

In the jungle, the mighty jungle
       G                  D

The lion sleeps tonight
G                        C

In the jungle, the mighty jungle
       G                  D

The lion sleeps tonight

G  C  G  D...

Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh

G  C  G  D...

Near the village, the peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
near the village, the quiet village
the lion sleeps tonight
G  C  G  D...

Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh

G  C  G  D...

Hush my darling, don't fear my darling
The lion sleeps tonight
Hush my darling, don't fear my darling
The lion sleeps tonight

G  C  G  D...

Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh
Wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh, wimoweh

Ee-e-e-oh-mum-a-weh
Ee-e-e-oh-mum-a-weh...

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Chords:  Can You Feel The Love Tonight

Kids song – Can you feel the love tonight by Elton John from the Lion King soundtrack. The guitar chords in Elton John’s song: C, G, Am, D, Em, F and A major  guitar chords.

Guitar songs for beginners: "Can You Feel The Love Tonight"

Guitar chords: C, G, Am, D, Em, F and A major guitar chord

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Guitar chords for beginners: "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" - chord illustrations

 

C                      G           C                   G

There's a calm surrender to the rush of day
C                            G               Am                   D

When the heat of a rolling wind can be turned away
C                    G            C                     G

An enchanted moment, and it sees me through
C                           Em                   F                    D

It's enough for this restless warrior just to be with you
         G           D          Em        C      G
And can you feel the love tonight
G       C       A   D     C

It is where we are
C               G            Em     G     G

It's enough for this wide-eyed wanderer
Am    G   C    A    D

That we got this far
         G           D          Em       C      G

And can you feel the love tonight
G             C   A   D    C

How it's laid to rest
C               G              Em     G    C

It's enough to make kings and vagabonds
      Am   G   C      G

Believe the very best
C  G  C  G...
There's a time for everyone if they only learn
That the twisting kaleidoscope moves us all in turn
There's a rhyme and reason to the wild outdoors
When the heart of this star-crossed voyager beats in time with yours

G  D  Em  C...

And can you feel the love tonight
It is where we are
It's enough for this wide-eyed wanderer
That we got this far
And can you feel the love tonight
How it's laid to rest
It's enough to make kings and vagabonds
Believe the very best.

Chords for Beginners: The Alphabet Song

Kids song – The Alphabet song: Now I know my ABC; Guitar chords: A, D and E major chords. Please stay with the Chords for Beginners blog!

Chords: "The Alphabet Song"

Guitar chords: A, D and E major chords

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Guitar chords and tabs for beginners: "The Alphabet Song" - chord illustrations

A            D    A
A B C D E F G
E   A    E             A
H I J K L M N O P
A    D A     E
Q R S T U V
A  D A        E
W X Y and Z
A                       D     A
Now I know my A-B-C.
E              A             E           A 
Next time won't you sing with me.

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