Food is an essential part of our lives, and it’s also a popular theme in music. From catchy jingles about cereal to soulful ballads about comfort food, plenty of songs celebrate our favorite dishes.
For kids, songs about food can be both fun and educational, teaching them about different types of cuisine and the importance of healthy eating habits.
10 best food songs for kids.
“The Fruit Salad Song” by The Wiggles
This upbeat tune from Australia’s favorite children’s entertainers is all about making a delicious fruit salad. Here are the lyrics for the songs-
Fruit Salad, Yummy Yummy
Fruit Salad, Yummy Yummy
Fruit Salad, Yummy Yummy
Yummy Yummy
Yummy Yummy
Fruit Salad!
Let’s make some fruit salad today (Uh huh uh)
It’s fun to do it the healthy way (Uh huh uh)
Take all the fruit that you want to eat
It’s gonna be a fruit salad treat!
Peel your bananas
The second step
Toss in some some grapes
The third step
Chop up some apples
Chop up some melons
And put them on your plate
Now we’ve made it, It’s time to eat it (Uh huh uh)
It tastes so good that you just can’t beat it (Uh huh uh)
Give everyone a plate and a spoon
We’ll all be eating it very soon!
The first step
Eat up the banana
The second step
Eat up some grapes
The third step
Eat up some apples
Eat the melons
Now there’s nothing on your plate
“Banana Phone” by Raffi
This silly song has become a classic among kids’ music fans. It is also a good reminder for you to have a banana for the day. Here are the lyrics of the song-
Ding-a-ling-ling-ling-ling-ling-ling-ling!
Boo-ba-doo-ba-doop!
Boo-ba-doo-ba-doop!
Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring
Banana phone
Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring
Banana phone
I’ve got this feeling, so appealing
For us to get together and sing, sing!
Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring banana phone
Ding dong ding dong ding dong ding donana phone
It grows in bunches, I’ve got my hunches
It’s the best! Beats the rest!
Cellular, modular, interactivodular!
Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring banana phone
Boop-boo-ba-doo-ba-doop!
Ping pong ping pong ping pong ping panana phone
It’s no baloney, it ain’t a phony
My cellular bananular phone!
Don’t need quarters, don’t need dimes
To call a friend of mine!
Don’t need computer or TV
To have a real good time!
I’ll call for pizza, I’ll call my cat
I’ll call the white house, have a chat!
I’ll place a call around the world, operator get me Beijing-jing-jing-jing!
Yeah!
Play that thing!
Whooo Hooo!
“Apples and Bananas” by Super Simple Songs
This playful song is a great way to teach young children about different vowel sounds. With lines like “I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas,” it’s also a fun way to get kids excited about healthy snacks. Here are the lyrics-
I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas.
I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas.
I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas.
I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas.
Now let’s make a long “a” sound – ay-ples and ba-nay-nays
I like to ate, ate, ate ay-ples and ba-nay-nays
I like to ate, ate, ate ay-ples and ba-nay-nays
Let’s try a long “e” sound… ee-ples and ba-nee-nees
I like to eat, eat, eat ee-ples and ba-nee-nees
I like to eat, eat, eat ee-ples and ba-nee-nees
How about a long “i” sound… i-ples and ba-nigh-nighs
I like to ite, ite, ite i-ples and ba-nigh-nighs
I like to ite, ite, ite i-ples and ba-nigh-nighs
Great, let’s sing it with a long “o” sound…oh-ples and ba-no-nos
I like to ote, ote, ote oh-ples and ba-no-nos
I like to ote, ote, ote oh-ples and ba-no-nos
I know let’s make an “oo” sound…oo-ples and ba-noo-noos
I like to oot, oot, oot, oopples and ba-noo-noos
I like to oot, oot, oot, oopples and ba-noo-noos
Last one…apples and bananas!
I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas.
I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas.
I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas.
I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas.
“Hot Potato” by The Wiggles
This high-energy song is all about passing around a hot potato. With its catchy melody and simple lyrics, it’s a great way to get kids moving and grooving. Here are the lyrics-
Hot potato, hot potato (hot potato, hot potato)
Hot potato, hot potato (hot potato, hot potato)
Hot potato, hot potato (potato), potato (potato)
Potato, potato, potato
Cold spaghetti, cold spaghetti (cold spaghetti, cold spaghetti)
Cold spaghetti, cold spaghetti (cold spaghetti, cold spaghetti)
Cold spaghetti, cold spaghetti (spaghetti), spaghetti (spaghetti)
spaghetti, spaghetti, spaghetti
Whooo, wiggy wiggy wiggy
Whooo, wiggy wiggy wiggy
Gimme that, gimme that, gimme that, hoo
Whooo, wiggy wiggy wiggy
Whooo, wiggy wiggy wiggy
Gimme that, gimme that
Mashed banana, mashed banana (mashed banana, mashed banana)
Mashed banana, mashed banana (mashed banana, mashed banana)
Mashed banana, mashed banana (banana), banana (banana)
Banana, banana, banana
Whooo, wiggy wiggy wiggy
Whooo, wiggy wiggy wiggy
Gimme that, gimme that, gimme that, hoo
Whooo, wiggy wiggy wiggy
Whooo, wiggy wiggy wiggy
Gimme that, gimme that
Hot potato, hot potato (hot potato, hot potato)
Hot potato, hot potato (hot potato, hot potato)
Hot potato, hot potato (potato), potato (potato)
Potato, potato, potato
Whoo
“Time to Eat” by Laurie Berkner
This is a great capella song for any gathering. Kids love to sing songs with names of their favorite food in it. Here are the lyrics-
I hear knocking on the door (knock knock knock)
I hear footsteps on the floor (stomp stomp stomp)
The dog barks (woof woof)
The door creaks (squeak squeak)
Come inside!
Great to see you!
Now it’s time to eat!
What are we having? Mac and Cheese!
What are we having? Vegetables!
Tastes so good (yum)
Thought you would (what?)
Like to have some too! (clap clap)
I hear knocking on the door (knock knock knock)
I hear footsteps on the floor (stomp stomp stomp)
The dog barks (woof woof)
The door creaks (squeak squeak)
Come inside!
Great to see you!
Now it’s time to eat!
What are we having? Tacos!
What are we having? Guacamole!
Tastes so good
Thought you would
Like to have some too! (clap clap)
I hear knocking on the door (knock knock knock)
I hear footsteps on the floor (stomp stomp stomp)
The dog barks (woof woof)
The door creaks (squeak squeak)
“On Top of Spaghetti” by Tom Glazer
This classic folk song tells the story of a meatball falling off a spaghetti plate and rolling away. Its playful lyrics and catchy melody are a great way to get kids singing along. Here are the lyrics-
On top of spagetti all covered with cheese
I lost my poor meatball when somebody sneezed
It rolled off the table, it rolled on the floor
And then my poor meatball rolled out of the door
It rolled in the garden and under a bush
And then my poor meatball was nothing but mush.
The mush was as tasty as tasty could be,
And early next summer it grew to a tree.
The tree was all covered with beautiful moss
It grew great big meatballs and tomato sauce.
So if you eat spaghetti all covered with cheese,
Hold on to your meatball and don’t ever sneeze.
“Peanut Butter Jelly Time” by Buckwheat Boyz
This goofy song has become a viral sensation, thanks in part to its catchy chorus and silly dance moves. Its focus on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches is also a great way to get kids excited about lunchtime. Here are the lyrics-
It’s peanut butter jelly time
Peanut butter jelly time
Peanut butter jelly time
Where he at? Where he at?
Where he at? Where he at?
Now there he go, there he go
There he go, there he go
Peanut butter jelly, peanut butter jelly
Peanut butter jelly, peanut butter jelly
Do the peanut butter jelly, peanut butter jelly
Peanut butter jelly with a baseball bat
Do the peanut butter jelly, peanut butter jelly
Peanut butter jelly with a football cap
Now where he at? Where he at?
Where he at? Where he at?
Now there he go, there he go
There he go, there he go
Peanut butter jelly, peanut butter jelly
Peanut butter jelly, peanut butter jelly
Do the peanut butter jelly, peanut butter jelly
Peanut butter jelly with a baseball bat
Do the peanut butter jelly, peanut butter jelly
Peanut butter jelly with a football cap
“Who took the Cookie” by Super Simple Songs
A classic who-dun-it rhyme that kids love to sing along! Here are the lyrics-
Who took the cookie from the cookie jar?
Panda took the cookie from the cookie jar.
Who me?
Yes, you!
Not me!
Then who?
Rabbit!
Who took the cookie from the cookie jar?
Rabbit took the cookie from the cookie jar.
Who me?
Yes, you!
Not me!
Then who?
Bear!
Who took the cookie from the cookie jar?
Bear took the cookie from the cookie jar.
Who me?
Yes, you!
Not me!
Then who?
Penguin!
Who took the cookie from the cookie jar?
Penguin took the cookie from the cookie jar.
Who me?
Yes, you!
Not me!
Then who?
Kangaroo!
“Yummy Yummy Yummy” by Ohio Express
This classic 1960s hit is all about the joys of eating delicious food. Its catchy melody and playful lyrics make it a great way to get kids singing and dancing along. Here the lyrics-
Yummy, yummy, yummy, I’ve got love in my tummy
And I feel like a-lovin you
Love, you’re such a sweet thing, good enough to eat thing
And that’s just a-what I’m gonna do
Ooh, love to hold ya
Ooh, love to kiss ya
Ooh, love I love it so
Ooh love, you’re sweeter
Sweeter than sugar
Ooh love, I won’t let you go
Yummy, yummy, yummy, I’ve got love in my tummy
And as silly as it may seem
The lovin’ that you’re giving is what keeps me livin’
And your love is like peaches and cream
Kind-a like sugar
Kind-a like spices
Kind-a like, like what you do
Kind-a sounds funny
But, I love honey
And honey, I love you
Yummy, yummy, yummy, I’ve got love in my tummy
That your love can satisfy
Love, you’re such a sweet thing, good enough to eat thing
And sweet thing, that ain’t no lie
I love to hold ya
I love to kiss ya
Oh love, I love it so
Are you hungry? – By Super Simple Songs
A song about being hungry and having food until you are full! Check out the lyrics here-
Are you hungry?
Yes, I am.
Are you hungry?
Yes, I am.
Mmm…a banana!
Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum!
Are you hungry?
Yes, I am.
Are you hungry?
Yes, I am.
Mmm…an apple!
Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum!
Are you hungry?
Yes, I am.
Are you hungry?
Yes, I am.
Mmm…grapes!
Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum!
Are you hungry?
Yes, I am.
Are you hungry?
Yes, I am.
Mmm…watermelon!
Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum!
I’m full!
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