German Color Songs for Kids

The color songs

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  Der Regenbogen

  The Rainbow · 2:09 · Premium

  Regenbogen, Farben, Himmel, leuchten

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  Farben überall

  Colors Everywhere · 2:30 · Premium

  rot, blau, gelb, grün

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  Rot wie ein Apfel

  Red Like an Apple · 1:30 · Premium

  rot, Apfel, wie, rosa

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  Blau ist der Himmel

  Blue is the Sky · 1:51 · Premium

  blau, Himmel, Meer, weiß

German color words from these songs

Every key word and phrase across the unit, with its English meaning.

Tips for parents

• Play “I spy” with German color words on walks and in the supermarket.
• Sort crayons, socks or building blocks by color while the song plays, naming each pile in German.
• Ask “what color is it?” about things your child already loves; the answer is more fun when it's about their favourite toy.

Questions parents ask

Which colors do the songs teach in German?

The core colors children use daily: red, blue, yellow, green and friends, sung in different settings (a rainbow, fruit, the sky) so the words show up in context.

Which German words are in these color songs?

13 key words and phrases, including Regenbogen (rainbow), Farben (colors), Himmel (sky), leuchten (to shine), rot (red), blau (blue), gelb (yellow), grün (green). The full list is above, and every song page shows the complete lyrics with translation.

Are the German color songs free?

The lyrics, translations and word lists here are free to read. Playing the songs is part of Premium, which you can try free for 7 days. The first unit, greeting songs, is free forever.

How long are the songs?

Between 1:30 and 2:30 each, about 8 minutes for all 4. Short enough to replay, which is where most of the learning happens.