“Wenn du fröhlich bist” — If You're Happy Song in German for Kids

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“Wenn du fröhlich bist” lyrics with English translation

Every line as it's sung, with its meaning beside it. German is shown in teal.

Key German words in this song

The 4 words and phrases this song is built around.

How to use this song with your child

1. 1

   Listen for “fröhlich”

   “fröhlich” (happy) is sung on 9 lines of this song. Ask your child to clap or raise a hand every time they hear it; by the end they will be saying it with the song.

2. 2

   Split the parts

   Once the song is familiar, you sing the English lines and your child sings the German ones, then swap. It turns listening into speaking.

3. 3

   Make it a routine

   At 2:06, play it once a day at the same moment for a week. Use the song's clapping or actions to shake off a grumpy mood.

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  Wie fühlst du dich?

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“If You're Happy” in other languages

The same song, written for each language we teach.

• 🇪🇸Spanish:Si Estás Contento
• 🇫🇷French:Si tu es heureux
• 🇮🇹Italian:Se Sei Felice
• 🇵🇹Portuguese:Se Estás Contente
• 🇳🇱Dutch:Als Je Blij Bent