German Feelings Songs for Kids

The feelings songs

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  Ich bin glücklich

  I Am Happy · 2:31 · Premium

  glücklich, Lächeln, lachen, froh

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  Wenn du fröhlich bist

  If You're Happy · 2:06 · Premium

  fröhlich, klatschen, Hände, Fuß

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  Manchmal traurig

  Sometimes Sad · 2:33 · Premium

  traurig, weinen, manchmal, Umarmung

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  Wie fühlst du dich?

  How Do You Feel? · 1:47 · Premium

  Wie fühlst du dich?, wütend, ängstlich, müde

German feelings words from these songs

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

Tips for parents

• Ask “how do you feel?” in German at a calm moment of the day, and answer it yourself too.
• Make faces for each feeling in the song and let your child copy them in a mirror.
• Use the words when feelings actually happen: naming a feeling is a calming skill in any language.

Questions parents ask

Are feelings songs good for toddlers?

Yes. Toddlers are just learning to name feelings in their first language, so hearing simple feeling words in a song, with actions and faces, fits right in.

Which German words are in these feelings songs?

16 key words and phrases, including glücklich (happy), Lächeln (smile), lachen (to laugh), froh (glad), fröhlich (happy), klatschen (to clap), Hände (hands), Fuß (foot). The full list is above, and every song page shows the complete lyrics with translation.

Are the German feelings 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 1:47 and 2:33 each, about 9 minutes for all 4. Short enough to replay, which is where most of the learning happens.