Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (Long Version)
Song Lyrics & Words
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
When the blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then you show your little light,
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Then the traveler in the dark
Thanks you for your tiny spark;
He could not see which way to go,
If you did not twinkle so.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
In the dark blue sky you keep,
And often through my curtains peep,
For you never shut your eye
Till the sun is in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
As your bright and tiny spark
Lights the traveler in the dark,
Through I know not what you are,
Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Alternative Lyrics & Words
A special version for the boys to sing along to:
Twinkle Twinkle Chocolate Bar
My Daddy Drives a Racing Car
He drives fast
He drives slow
Where he goes I do not know
Twinkle Twinkle Chocolate Bar
My Daddy Drives a Racing Car
Daddy Brought A Motor Car Version
Add this verse after the first verse
Twinkle twinkle little star daddy brought a motor car
Push the button pull the choke
Off we go in a cloud of smoke
Twinkle twinkle little star
Daddy brought a motor car
Original Song where the Child desires candy
Ah! Vous dirai-je, Maman,
Ce qui cause mon tournment?
Papa veut que je raisonne,
Comme une grande personne;
Moi, je dis que les bonbons
Valent mieux que la raison.
Translation into English
Ah! Let me tell you, Mother,
What's the cause of my torment?
Papa wants me to reason
Like a grown-up.
Me, I say that candy has
Greater value than reason.
Another great version
Softly shining silver moon,
Peeking at me in my room,
When you're in the sky at night,
The world around me glows so brightly,
Softly shining silver moon,
If you go, please come back soon.
Information About This Song
The authors of this poem were sisters Ann and Jane Taylor. The first publication date was 1806. But the melody of this poem has been taken from the symphony "Number 40 in G Minor, K. 550" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart who composed this on July 25, 1788 at the age of 32 years The original song lyrics are about a child's desire for candy!
In Germany this is a Christmas song, the name is "Morgen Kommt der Weinachtsman" which means "Tomorrow Santa Claus Comes".
Author's name Jane Taylor and the song can be found in The Books of Knowledge". The proper name for song is "The Little Star".
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Comments (7)
By Rachele in Padova - Italy on 9 May 2009
I'm so happy I've finally found the lyrics of this song! Now I can sing it to my five-months old baby to help him falling asleep!
By Bob in California, Usa on 25 May 2009
I like it! its a good song, but bad for McDonalds. Great song, very true
By Chloe in W-s-m on 25 May 2009
I'm 13 and I love all your songs! I'm a big kid really, since my 11 month old cousin was born!
By Vera in London on 14 August 2009
my son is very happy to hear this song, it,s help him to go to sleep. i finally found the lyrics of the songs that he likes, good for the mother too.
By Ibrahim in Nairobi Kenya on 14 August 2009
another version for second verse we learnt was: when the blazing sun is set, and the grass with dew is wet, then you shine your little light, twinkle twinkle all the night.
By Cathy in Saskatchewan, Canada on 24 August 2009
I'm so happy I found this site as I now have several very young grandchildren and was having trouble remembering the lyrics and tunes to many old favourites. Thank you very much.
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By Ignatius in Sri Lanka on 7 February 2009
My grand-daughter enjoys all of your songs a lot.