20 Popular Easter Songs for Kids

The bunny mascots, noodles of chocolate treats, Easter egg hunting are some of the many Easter attractions that can get kids excited about the festival of resurrection! Yet, music lends an ethereal feel to the festivities and if you are looking for some popular Easter songs options for your kids, well, you are at the right place! Read on to learn some popular Easter songs for kids!

Beautiful Kid-friendly Easter Songs 

Add more fun and frolic to the Easter festivities by singing some of these Easter songs for kids:

1. Here Comes Peter Cottontail

This is can be one of the ideal Easter songs for Sunday school or you can sing this song with your kids at home to notch up the festive spirit!

Here comes Peter Cottontail
Hoppin’ down the bunny trail,
Hippity hoppity,
Easter’s on its way

Bringin’ ev’ry girl and boy
A basketful of Easter joy
Things to make your Easter
Bright and gay

He’s got jelly beans for Tommy
Colored eggs for sister Sue
There’s an orchid for your mommy

And an Easter bonnet too. Oh!
Here’ comes Peter Cottontail
Hoppin’ down the bunny trail

Hippity hoppity
Happy Easter Day
Look at him hop and listen to him say,
“Try to do the things you should”
Maybe if you’re extra good

He’ll roll lots of Easter eggs your way
You’ll wake up on Easter morning
And you’ll know that he was there

When you find those choc’late bunnies That he’s hiding ev’rywhere, Oh!
Here’ comes Peter Cottontail
Hoppin’ down the bunny trail
Hippity hoppity

Happy Easter Day.

2. The Bunny Hokey Pokey

One of the most famous Easter songs for kids, this fun and exciting number is great to get the kid’s into the festive groove!

You put your bunny ears in
You put your bunny ears out.
You put your bunny ears in.

And you shake them all about.
You do the Bunny Pokey
And hop yourself around,
That’s what it’s all about!

3. Easter Parade

This is one of the best Easter songs for kids church that your kids can learn!

In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it,
You’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter Parade.
I’ll be all in clover and when they look you over,
I’ll be the proudest fellow in the Easter Parade.

On the avenue, Fifth Avenue, the photographers will snap us,
And you’ll find that you’re in the rotogravure.
Oh, I could write a sonnet about your Easter bonnet,
And of the girl, I’m taking to the Easter Parade.

4. Little Bunny Foo Foo

Enjoy singing this adorable song with your kids!

Little bunny Foo Foo
Hopping through the forest
Scooping up the field mice

And boppin’ ’em on the head!
Down came the good fairy
And the good fairy said:
“Little bunny Foo Foo, I don’t wanna see you

Scooping up the field mice and boppin’ ’em on the head!
I’m gonna give you three chances,
Then I’m gonna turn you into a goon!”
(repeat all of the above….)

I’ll give you two more chances….
I’ll give you one more chance….
I gave you three chances
Now I’m turning you into a goon. Pooh!!!
“What’s Hare Today, is goon Tomorrow!!”

5. 5 Little Easter Eggs

This is amongst one of the most exciting and thrilling Easter songs for preschoolers and kids!

Five little Easter eggs, lovely colors wore
Mother ate the blue one, then there were four
Four little Easter eggs, two and two you see
Daddy ate the red one, then there were three
Three little Easter eggs, before I knew

Sister ate the yellow one, then there were two
Two little Easter egg, Oh what fun
Brother ate the purple one, then there was one
One little Easter egg, see me run
I ate the last one, and then there were none!

6. I Want Candy

A sweet and melody-filled song and also one of the best Easter songs for children’s choir!

I know a guy who’s tough but sweet

He’s so fine, he can’t be beat
He’s got everything that I desire
Sets the summer sun on fire
I want candy, I want candy
Go to see him when the sun goes down
Ain’t no finer boy in town

You’re my guy, just what the doctor ordered
So sweet, you make my mouth water
I want candy, I want candy

Candy on the beach, there’s nothing better
But I like candy when it’s wrapped in a sweater
Some day soon I’ll make you mine,

Then I’ll have candy all the time
I want candy, I want candy
I want candy, I want candy

7. Mister Rabbit

This is a famous Easter bunny song that kids would love to sing!

Mister rabbit mister rabbit
your coat is mighty grey
yes, my friend, I like it that way
every little soul must shine
every little soul must shine

Mister rabbit mister rabbit
your tails mighty white
better to see me in the cool black night
every little soul must shine
every little soul must shine

Mister rabbit mister rabbit
Your ears are mighty fluffy
Yes, my friend, I’m a tough little bunny
every little soul must shine
every little soul must shine

Mister rabbit mister rabbit
your hoppin legs are long
yes my friend now sing your song
every little soul must shine
every little soul must shine
every little soul must shine
every little soul must shine

8. Do You Hear The Bells?

One of the most soothing and melodious Easter numbers that you can teach your kids!

I can hear the bells out my window
I can hear the way that they sing
And every time they chime
I can tell the time
I just count how many times they ring
When it’s 1 o’clock
I hear one bell
(dong)

When it’s 2 o’clock
I hear two bells
(ding dong)

When it’s 3 o’clock
I hear 3 bells
(beat) (ding dong ding)

When it’s 4 o’clock
I hear 4 bells
(ding dong ding dong)

Do you hear the bells?
I hear them ringing
Do you hear the bells?
I hear them singing

When it’s 5 o’clock
I hear five bells
(ding dong ding dong ding)

When it’s 6 o’clock
I hear six bells
(ding dong ding dong ding dong)

When it’s 7 o’clock
I hear 7 bells
(ding dong ding dong ding dong ding)

When it’s 8 o’clock
I hear 8 bells
(ding dong ding dong ding dong ding dong)

I can hear the bells out my window
I can hear the way that they sing
And every time they chime
I can tell the time
I just count how many times they ring

When it’s 9 o’clock
I hear nine bells
(ding dong ding ding dong ding ding dong ding)

When it’s 10 o’clock
I hear ten bells
(ding dong ding ding dong ding ding dong ding dong)

At 11 o’clock
I hear 11 bells
(ding dong ding ding dong ding ding dong ding ding dong)

When it’s 12 o’clock
Is it midnight or noon?
I’ll let you know soon
After I count twelve bells!
(ding dong ding ding dong ding ding dong ding ding dong ding)

Do you hear the bells?
I hear them ringing
Do you hear the bells?
I hear them singing
Do you hear the bells?
Yes I hear the bells
(ding dong ding dong ding dong ding dong!)

9. Ten Fluffy Chickens!

Hum, sing, and dance of this foot-tapping song!

Five eggs and five eggs that makes ten

Sitting on top is Mother Hen
Cackle, cackle, cackle
What do I see?
Ten fluffy chickens
As yellow as can be!

10. Hot Cross Buns

This is an interesting Easter song for the younger lot!

Hot cross buns!
Hot cross buns!
One ha’ penny, two ha’ penny,
Hot cross buns!
If you have no daughters,
Give them to your sons
One ha’ penny,
Two ha’ penny,
Hot Cross Buns!

11. Robbie The Rabbit

This is a popular move-along Christian Easter song for kids!

Robbie the rabbit is fat, fat, fat
His soft little paws go pat, pat, pat
His soft little ears go flop, flop, flop
And when Robbie runs he goes hop, hop, hop!

12. John The Rabbit

Get ready to rock and roll with your kids on this famous number!

Oh John the rabbit, yes ma’am
Got a mighty habit yes ma’am
Jumping in my garden
Cutting down my cabbage
My sweet potatoes
My fresh tomatoes

And If I live
To see next fall
I ain’t gonna have
No trouble at all
Oh John the rabbit
Got a mighty habit
Jumping up in the morning

Putting on his clothes
His socks and shoes
His shirt and pants
And if he’s ready
At half-past eight
He can go to school

And he won’t be late
Oh John the rabbit, yes ma’am
Got a mighty habit yes ma’am
Jumping in my garden
Cutting down my lettuce
And all my carrots

My squash and peppers
And If I live
To see next spring
I ain’t gonna have
A cotton pickin thing
And if I live
To see next fall
I ain’t gonna have
No cotton at all

13. Five Little Bunnies

Five Little Bunnies, a playful and charming tune for the youngest ones during the Easter season.

Little bunnies sitting on my grass
The first one said, “I’ll hop away fast”
The second little bunny said, “I’ll hop away now.”
The third little bunny said, “But I don’t know how!”
The fourth little bunny said, “I’ll show you the way.”
And the fifth little bunny followed after them to play.

As five little bunnies hopped across my lawn,
I watched from the window till they were all gone.

14. Jesus Loves The Little Children

Jesus Loves The Little Children, a heartwarming anthem spreading love and inclusivity

Jesus loves the little children
All the children of the world
Red and yellow, black and white
They are precious in His sight
Jesus loves the little children of the world

Jesus died for all the children
All the children of the world
Red and yellow, black and white
They are precious in His sight
Jesus died for all the children of the world

Jesus loves the little children
All the children of the world
Red and yellow, black and white
They are precious in His sight
Jesus loves the little children of the world
Jesus loves the little children of the world

15. Easter Basket

Easter Basket, a joyful celebration of springtime delights

Look at my lovely Easter basket
Oh, something’s missing
What do you think that might be?
Ah, I know, some eggs

A tisket, a tasket
I have an Easter basket
Come and put an egg inside
My pretty Easter basket

A basket, a basket
I have an Easter basket
Come and put an egg inside
My pretty Easter basket
Ah! Here comes the Easter bunny! Ah

A tisket, a tasket
I have an Easter basket
Come and put an egg inside
My pretty Easter basket

A basket, a basket
I have an Easter basket
Come and put an egg inside
My pretty Easter basket
Come and put an egg inside
My pretty Easter basket
Thank you, Mister Bunny

16. This Is the Way the Bunny Hops

This is the way the bunny hops
Hop hop hop, hop hop hop
This is the way the bunny hops
On Easter day

What else do bunnies do?
Oh yeah, they wiggle their noses!

This is the way he wiggles his nose
Wiggle wiggle wiggle, wiggle wiggle wiggle
This is the way he wiggles his nose
On Easter day

Now, all bunnies have long ears
Let’s flop them around!

This is the way he flops his ears
Flop flop flop, flop flop flop
This is thе way he flops his ears
On Easter day

17. Going on an Easter Egg Hunt

18. A Tisket, A Tasket

19. B-U-N-N-Y

20. Ten Easter Bunnies

1 little, 2 little, 3 Easter bunnies,
4 little, 5 little, 6 Easter bunnies,
7 little, 8 little, 9 Easter bunnies,
10 Easter bunnies hopping all around!
Hop, hop, hop,
STOP!
Hop, hop, hop,
STOP!
Hop, hop, hop,
STOP!
Hop, hop,
STOP!
1 little, 2 little, 3 Easter bunnies,
4 little, 5 little, 6 Easter bunnies,
7 little, 8 little, 9 Easter bunnies,
10 Easter bunnies running all around!
Run, run, run,
STOP!
Run, run, run,
STOP!
Run, run, run,
STOP!
Run, run,
STOP!
1 little, 2 little, 3 Easter bunnies,
4 little, 5 little, 6 Easter bunnies,
7 little, 8 little, 9 Easter bunnies,
10 Easter bunnies walking all around!
Walk, walk, walk,
STOP!
Walk, walk, walk,
STOP!
Walk, walk, walk,
STOP!
Walk, walk,
STOP!
1 little, 2 little, 3 Easter bunnies,
4 little, 5 little, 6 Easter bunnies,
7 little, 8 little, 9 Easter bunnies,
10 Easter bunnies skipping all around!
Skip, skip, skip,
STOP!
Skip, skip, skip,
STOP!
Skip, skip, skip,
STOP!
Skip, skip,
STOP!

Easter songs for kids bring joy, faith, and fun to this special holiday. Whether singing about the Easter Bunny, hunting for eggs, or celebrating the true meaning of Easter, these cheerful tunes create lasting memories for children. Encourage little ones to sing, dance, and enjoy the spirit of Easter through music, making the celebration even more magical. Happy Easter

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