Holidays can bring opportunity for kids to dance and sing their favorite holiday songs. Easter, another important Christian holiday, is a season that certainly brings opportunity for both kids and adult to enjoy classic and old time favorite Easter songs.
Easter being a time of joy for Christians, often celebrated with fun and jolly songs. Easter songs for kids have brought happiness to generations of children during easter. On the other hand, Christian songs that have stood the test of time because the lyrics taken from the bible have also made Easter holiday extra memorable more so the songs that commemorate Christ resurrection. Children unfamiliar with old tunes can easily learn a song that they can sing to school and at church. And you do not have to spend a lot of time searching for the best Easter songs for your kids as you can find classic Easter songs on this page.
Easter Songs for Kids
When choosing an Easter songs for kids to sing, you should look for a song that reminds us why Easter is such an important holiday, why the events of Christ’s death and resurrection from the dead important to celebrate so children singing the song and adult listening can be reminded. You can find below some of the popular Easter songs for children that they can sing to their hearts content.
Easter Bunny Songs for Kids
Kids and adult both love Easter season because of colorful eggs, fun games, and great bunny songs. Here are some of the fun Easter bunny songs for kids that they will surely love to sing, from the lesser known tunes The Easter Bunny is Coming to well known Here Comes Peter Cottontail, print the lyrics or bookmark this page for reference.
1. If You Love The Easter Bunny, Say I Do
This is a classic Easter bunny song by The Wonder Kids.
“If You Love The Easter Bunny, Say I Do” Lyrics
If you love the Easter bunny,
Clap your hands (clap, clap)
If you love the Easter bunny,
Clap your hands (clap, clap)
If you love the Easter bunny
And you think he’s kind of funny
If you love the Easter bunny
Clap your hands (clap, clap)If you love the Easter bunny,
Shake a hand (hey, friend)
If you love the Easter bunny,
Shake a hand (hey, friend)
If you love the Easter bunny
And you think his ears are funny
If you love the Easter bunny,
Shake a handIf you love the Easter bunny,
Give a smile (hee, hee)
If you love the Easter bunny,
Give a smile (hee, hee)
If you love the Easter bunny,
And chocolate in your tummy,
If you love the Easter bunny,
Give a smileIf you love the Easter bunny,
Clap your hands (clap, clap)
If you love the Easter bunny,
Shake a hand (hey, friend)
If you love the Easter bunny,
And you think he’s kind of funny
If you love the Easter bunny,
Give a smileIf you love the Easter bunny,
And you think he’s kind of funny
If you love the Easter bunny,
Give a great big smile!
2. Here Comes Peter Cottontail
Here Comes Peter Cottontail is one of the most popular Easter bunny songs for children. It is a classic Easter song that has inspired a lot of children because of the song catchy tune and funny lyrics.
“Here Comes Peter Cottontail” Lyrics
Here comes Peter Cottontail,
Hoppin’ down the bunny trail,
Hippity, hoppity,
Easter’s on its way.Bringin’ every girl and boy Baskets full 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.
Here comes Peter Cottontail,
Hoppin’ down the bunny trail,
Look at him stop,
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.
“The Easter Parade for Kids” Lyrics
The Easter parade is coming
The trumpets are sounding loud and clear
The Easter parade is coming
It’s the best parade of the year
There are clowns fallen down
People all around
Laughing and shouting “Hurray!”
Yes, the Easter parade is coming, children
O what a happy day!The band is marching with a high step
Majorettes are twirling their batons
The floats and pretty girls are passing by
But where has the Easter Bunny gone?Repeat chorus
Fire trucks sounding out their sirens
Musicians are playing with delight
Men up on horses, they are passing by
But the Easter Bunny’s not in sight!Repeat chorus
Surrounded by a million jelly beans
Easter eggs are hanging everywhere
Who is this critter with great big ears?
The Easter Bunny’s finally here!Repeat chorus
Other Easter bunny songs that kids also enjoy listening to every time the Easter holiday comes “The Easter Bunny Is Coming” and “12 Days of Easter.”
Easter Songs for Church Kids
Since I was a kid, I listen to a lot of Christian songs or songs you only hear in church. Many of the songs for the church are also great for Easter and not just for regular church services. One of my favorite “How Great Thou Art” a song published and copyrighted in 1954 share more than just the writers awe of G_ _ but his love for the almighty’s creation as revealed in the lyrics of the gospel song.
“O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder,
Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made;
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art!”
Free Easter Songs for Kids
Below are free easter songs that kids can learn this holiday.
“Hot Cross Buns”
Hot Cross Buns is an Easter songs for kids that provide a chance to teach little ones about the importance of celebrating Easter. In Europe, most countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Hungary, etc, they celebrate the holiday with a great feast, dancing and singing, the same way that the western countries do. Hot Cross Buns is a song that highlights England custom and Easter traditional food.
“The Easter Bunny Song”
This is another well-loved easter song. Kids love the funny lyrics and thought that the friendly bunny has been leaving eggs and candy for everyone. The song is easy to learn, short and fun to listen.
“Eggbert the Easter Egg”
The song, Eggbert the Easter Egg, tells the story of an Easter egg, Eggbert. He watches children playing and passing by, and wishes to greet them “Happy Easter” but since there is a glass preventing him to do so he just waited until the day he can say his messages clearly. That day came when Eggbert the egg, emerge from his shell and become a chick.
“The Muppets Bunny Song”
This song is not a classic song, but it is bound to be one because of the song wonderful tune and lyrics. The song despite a newer tune offers a new take on the beloved bunny and delivers it quite well.
Christian Easter Songs for kids
“1, 2, 3, 4, 5 I Know Jesus is Alive”
1,2,3,4,5 I know Jesus is Alive is a beautiful Christian song. It is great to sing, and children will surely love it. When singing the song, ask the kids to count and point to heaven every time they say the word “he” and clasp their hands like in prayer when singing the last line of the song. Let’s sing the song:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 I know Jesus is alive 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 He died for me, then rose again Why did He have to die? So I could have eternal life Where does He live today? In heaven, but He hears me when I pray…
“Jesus Died and Rose Again”
Are you familiar with the song “Mary has a little lamb”? The song”Jesus Died and Rose Again” has the same tune as Mary Has a Little Lamb. Children singing the song will have fun as they are singing a song with the same tune as the classic and popular children song. Below is the lyric, try singing it.
Jesus died and rose again Rose again, rose again Jesus died and rose again I believe it
When they sing the song, tell the kids to squat low and then rise slowly with their arms held up high to emphasize the words “Rose again” you may also change the last line to Easter Sunday since the kids will sing the song for Easter celebration.
Religious Easter Songs for Kids
Easter songs just like the Easter symbols are an integral part of the celebration. Easter songs especially songs with lyrics that tell the story of Easter in humorous way appeals to both kids and adults, as they capture the spirit of the season. On the other hand, songs paying tribute to Jesus sacrifices for humanity appeal to all. Religious hymns are wonderful for children as they can learn the true essence of Easter festival.
Below are some of the religious Easter songs for kids that you should download or asks for in music stores.
Christ Is Risen
This song was often sung at special church services. The song actually praises Jesus, making it perfect for a holiday such as Easter. The song is from the album Alive Again by Matt Maher.
“Christ is Risen” Lyrics
Let no one caught in sin remain
Inside the lie of inward shame
We fix our eyes upon the cross
And run to him who showed great love
And bled for us
Freely you bled, for usChrist is risen from the dead
Trampling over death by death
Come awake, come awake!
Come and rise up from the grave!Christ is risen from the dead
We are one with him again
Come awake, come awake!
Come and rise up from the grave!Beneath the weight of all our sin
You bow to none but heavens will
No scheme of hell, no scoffer’s crown
No burden great can hold you down
In strength you reign
Forever let your church proclaimChrist is risen from the dead
Trampling over death by death
Come awake, come awake!
Come and rise up from the graveChrist is risen from the dead
We are one with him again
Come awake, come awake!
Come and rise up from the graveOh death! Where is your sting?
Oh hell! Where is your victory?
Oh Church! Come stand in the light!
The glory of God has defeated the night!Oh death! Where is your sting?
Oh hell! Where is your victory?
Oh Church! Come stand in the light!
Our God is not dead, he’s alive! he’s alive!Christ is risen from the dead
Trampling over death by death
Come awake, come awake!
Come and rise up from the grave
Christ is risen from the dead
We are one with him again
Come awake, come awake!
Come and rise up from the grave
Rise up from the grave…
All of these Easter songs praise Jesus and created to spread happiness on a jolly festival, Easter holiday after all celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. So, it is just right that songs commemorating the rebirth of Christ should be included in the list of kids songs for Easter. Songs such as Easter Parade, He Rose, He Lives on High, Nothing but the Blood, and many more religious songs great to learn and listen to not just on holidays but also on special holidays.
Easter songs for kids, although, seems a bit humorous, most of them teaches valuable lessons. So, when choosing an Easter song, go for classic and newer tune that tells the goodness of Jesus.
