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1. This Earth Belongs to Us
Composer: Trương Quang Lục.
'This Earth Belongs to Us' by musician Trương Quang Lục is a very familiar song to Vietnamese children, so almost everyone knows the lyrics. And precisely because of that familiarity, it is indispensable in all children's programs and activities. This song has truly left a deep impression not only because of its beautiful lyrics and melodies but also because it is associated with the childhood memories of many people. With the desire for a world without guns, without war, only peace and hope, a series of images of peace symbols such as doves, seagulls - have been used, as an expression of children's longing for peace. From there, affirming that 'This planet is ours' is both a song and a cheerful cry when children dream that it will become a reality with the joint efforts of all peace-loving nations in the world. Surely, this joyful and meaningful song will live on in the hearts of those who love music, especially in the childhood memories of many people as International Children's Day approaches.
Lyrics:
'This Earth Belongs to Us
The green ball flies in the blue sky
Oh dove, lovely cooing bird
Oh seagull, wings hovering over the waves
Let's fly together - For the Earth to spin!
Let's fly together - For the Earth to spin!
This Earth Belongs to Us
Yellow, white, black, though different skin colors
Dear friend, we are precious flowers
Full of fragrance, the sun paints a bright color
Every flower - Precious and fragrant!
Every skin color - Precious and fragrant!
This Earth Belongs to Us
Together, holding hands, with bright smiles
Oh dawn, this gentle song is warm
Study diligently, build a bright future
This planet - Is ours!
This planet - Is ours!'
2. Grandma and Grandpa Go Sell Piglets
Composer: Lê Cao Phan.
Grandma and Grandpa Go Sell Piglets is also an interesting song for children on June 1st. The song has lively, humorous lyrics, concise content, so it helps children easily memorize, remember, and present in any children's program. Just encapsulated in the image of grandparents selling piglets and the mischievousness of the little boy teasing the pigs, but these images have accompanied and penetrated the subconscious of many generations of children.
Lyrics:
''Grandma and grandpa go sell piglets, sell but not get any, run back.
Grandma and grandpa go sell piglets, sell but not get any, run back.
Three little rascals chase after, poke the pig with a stick to make it squeal and then laugh.
Three little rascals are lazy to study, they go with mom teasing the pigs all the time.''
3. I Am the Little Rose
Composer: Trịnh Công Sơn.
''I Am the Little Rose'' is a beautiful and profound song that composer Trịnh Công Sơn dedicated to children. This song is the voice of a child with sincere love for their parents. The child's soul is like a sparkling world, full of colors, purity, and innocence. With beautiful lyrics and a natural, cheerful melody, the song has truly touched the hearts of many. And every International Children's Day, this song resonates with the clear, soaring voices of children.
Lyrics:
''I will be Mom's spring
I will be Dad's spring
I go to school, so many wonders
Smiling lips are the flowers
The pink notebook dreams and sleeps
I rest my head on the lines of poetry
I see myself as the little rose
Flying through the days in the sky
The vast sky, the gentle land
My feet walk lightly
Leading me into the vast human love
Trees, grass, forest, birds nesting
The river has its source like a flowing stream
Each person's heart is a small homeland
Love is as warm as the distant sun''
4. Little Froggy
Composer: Phan Nhân.
The song ''Little Froggy'' was composed by Phan Nhân in 1967 and has become one of the most beloved children's songs over the decades. With its playful and adorable lyrics, cheerful melody, the song has entered the childhood memories of many generations of Vietnamese children. Interestingly, this song has transcended the Vietnamese music scene to reach the global music market and has received much love from audiences worldwide. Especially as International Children's Day approaches, teachers can guide children to prepare a performance with the song ''Little Froggy'' for the Children's Day celebration, which will be very exciting!
Lyrics:
Look, here comes the little froggy with two round eyes
Sitting alone studying by the pond next to the orchard
With so many baby carps and baby crucian carps
Swimming happily, their fins dancing to the sound of the frog's croak!
Look, here comes the well-behaved little froggy, the best-behaved in the house
After finishing studying, he sings and competes in singing with the nightingale
With so many sparrows and carps
Listening to the delightful singing, laughing joyfully!
5. Serving Rice to Mother in the Fields
Composer: Hàn Ngọc Bích.
For generations of Vietnamese who grew up during the resistance war against the U.S. and even in the years that followed, there's probably no one who doesn't love the song ''Serving Rice to Mother in the Fields'' by composer Hàn Ngọc Bích. This song is considered a beautiful piece both in terms of melody and emotionally-rich lyrics. ''Serving Rice to Mother in the Fields'' has surpassed the framework of an ordinary song because it reflects the history of Vietnam in the 1970s - when the anti-American resistance war was at its most intense. The composer wrote this song at the time of losing his eldest daughter, so the song is even more emotionally resonant for listeners. Despite the sadness, this is a song that many children love and perform in various cultural programs, especially on occasions like International Children's Day.
Lyrics:
''The sun shines brightly, the wind plays with your hair
With a basket of rice in hand, you go to serve rice to your mother in the fields
Mother, take a break, the midday sun is right above
Have your meal while it's hot, let the buffalo rest (Oh) while you eat, the buffalo grazes
Tomorrow the rice will be fragrant, the village will be fragrant
The rice will be fragrant on your hands
Just like the fragrance of today's sun when you serve rice to your mother in the fields''
Verse 2
On the road to defeating the Americans, father asked at the end of a cheerful letter
Spring rice blossoms, who's skillful in harvesting corn and sweet potatoes
Mother, you must be happy, you read father's letter yesterday evening
Father praised your memory, saying you're diligent and obedient, the rice is growing
When victory comes, father will return, you'll hear stories from mother
About your mischievous child, serving rice to make mother happy in the fields.''
6. Going to School
Composer:
- Music: Bùi Đình Thảo
- Poetry: Hoàng Minh Chính
The song ''Going to School'' is considered one of the classic works on the theme of children. In 1976, this song was composed by Bùi Đình Thảo based on the poetry of the late poet Hoàng Minh Chính. The song expresses the joyful mood of children every time they go to school. The entire song exudes a pure, cheerful atmosphere filled with love for the homeland, parental affection, teacher-student relationships, and friendships. At that time, whenever the song was played, it carried the hopes of the entire nation - for the end of the war, for peace in the country, and for children to return to school. Even today, its lyrics still resonate, always remaining in the memories of many generations of Vietnamese children.
Lyrics:
''The scent of the forest on quiet hills
The stream murmurs quietly
The palm leaves spread to shade from the sun
Cool shadows on my way.
Yesterday, with my mother, I walked to school
She held my hand step by step
Today, mother is busy at home
I go to class alone
Birds play among the leaves
Fish whisper in the crevices
The forest scent mixes with the scent of rice
I go to school following the fragrance.
My school is small
Situated quietly amidst the trees
My young teacher teaches me to sing well
The scent of the forest on quiet hills
The stream murmurs quietly
The palm leaves spread to shade from the sun
Cool shadows on my way...''
7. International Children's Festival
Composer: Lưu Hữu Phước.
The song ''International Children's Festival'' by composer Lưu Hữu Phước is also a familiar song to many Vietnamese people. This song was included in the Top 50 best children's songs of the 20th century in Vietnam and ranked 42nd. The song celebrates the friendship and unity of children around the world. Regardless of where they live on this planet, regardless of their different skin colors, children all over the world always love and bond with each other. That is the joy and longing of children to live in a peaceful world without war. Although the song was born in 1950, its lyrics and melody still hold great significance, especially when sung by the clear voices of children every International Children's Day on June 1st.
Lyrics:
''Thousands of miles cannot separate us as we unite
Deep borders cannot sever the bond of deep affection
The enemy cannot break the brotherly love of children's union
Always hoping for peace and happiness
We joyously celebrate the International Children's Festival
We sing out loud with joy
Singing across borders hand in hand
Looking towards a bright future following the rhythm of life
Singing the song of loving life
Black or white, skin color doesn't divide our hearts
War cannot prevent us from sharing our affection
Shackles and chains cannot prevent our wishes for a day
of bright sunshine together, celebrating Peace
We joyously celebrate the International Children's Festival
We sing out loud with joy
Singing across borders hand in hand
Looking towards a bright future following the rhythm of life
Singing the song of loving life''
8. Who Loves Uncle Ho Chi Minh More Than Children
Author: Phong Nhã.
It can be said that 'Who Loves Uncle Ho Chi Minh More Than Children' is a prominent song in the series of works about 'Uncle Ho with childhood', written by composer Phong Nhã at the end of 1945. Although short with only 10 lines, including 4 repeated refrains, it is enough to vividly depict the loving feelings of Vietnamese children for Uncle Ho. In addition, the image of the great leader of the Vietnamese nation appears in the song in a beautiful yet humble and intimate manner. Despite more than 70 years having passed, the lyrics of the song still remain simple, full of affection that countless generations of children have for President Ho Chi Minh.
Lyrics:
''Who loves Uncle Ho Chi Minh more than children, young pioneers.
Who loves Uncle Ho Chi Minh more than children, young pioneers.
Who loves Uncle Ho Chi Minh more than children, young pioneers.
Who loves Uncle Ho Chi Minh more than Vietnamese children.
Our Uncle stands tall and straight, so peaceful,
Our Uncle, eyes like stars, a slightly long beard.
Our Uncle, skin brown from mist and wind.
Our Uncle, swears resolutely to avenge the homeland.
Hồ Chí Minh dear to us dear Uncle Hồ Chí Minh all our lives.
Hồ Chí Minh dear to us Uncle has spent years abroad for the nation's lineage.
Though Uncle is old now, old but still cheerful.
Every day we children hope.
We hope Uncle lives forever to guide the young to become people
And to build the country with people.
Hồ Chí Minh dear to us dear Uncle Hồ Chí Minh all our lives.
Hồ Chí Minh dear to us we wish Uncle Hồ Chí Minh lives forever.''
9. I Walk Amidst the Golden Sea
Author:
- Music: Bùi Đình Thảo.
- Lyrical: Nguyễn Khoa Đăng.
Lyrics:
''I walk amidst the golden sea
Hearing the vastness on the rice field, the scent of ripe rice drifting
making the electric poles sway, stirring the entire grove
I walk amidst the golden sea
Hearing the vastness on the rice field, singing rice flowers full in the palm like holding full of wind and rain
like carrying the heavy sweat of many people raising rice oh rice
Of many people raising rice oh rice''
10. I Want to Be a Singer
Author: Trần Thanh Tùng.
The composition of musician Trần Thanh Tùng has simple yet vivid and intimate lyrics. The song is also a way for parents to educate their children and inspire them about their future career aspirations, to encourage them to develop their own talents. To this day, the song is still remembered by many as part of their childhood memories.
Lyrics:
I want to be a singer
Waiting for the summer sunshine
I want to be the wind
Autumn tears the yellow leaves fall
I go to every corner of the street
Kissing the beautiful flowers
I want to be the spring
So that the heart is always joyful
Countless lullabies, sunshine and rain, sunset
Like many aspirations, childhood kites
In the myriad of songs, sparkling dawn
Carrying the pink sunshine, along with the singing birds
11. The First Day of School
Author:
- Music: Nguyễn Ngọc Thiện.
- Lyrics: Viễn Phương.
Also depicting the feelings of children when going to school, but unlike the song 'Đi học' by the late musician Bùi Đình Thảo, the song 'The First Day of School' expresses the confusion, nervousness, worries, and loneliness, but also the excitement that is the common mood of children on their first day of school. The song was written by musician Nguyễn Ngọc Thiện in the early 1990s, set to music based on the poem of the same name by poet Viễn Phương. The reason why this song is memorized by many generations of Vietnamese children is because of its very lifelike and genuine lyrics. When listening to this song again, everyone's soul seems to calm down and remember the beautiful memories of the time when they went to school. This will surely be one of the best songs for children on June 1st.
Lyrics:
''The first day of school
Mother held my hand to school
I cried while walking
Mother comforted me beside
The first day of school
My eyes were wet and pale
The teacher patted me to comfort
Oh! How tender
That first day,
The teacher was like a gentle mother
I now thought
The teacher is a Fairy
I now grown up,
Suddenly remember the past
The first day of school
Both mother and teacher comforted me...''
12. A Duck
Author: Kim Duyên.
Written by musician Kim Duyên, the lyrics are simple yet vivid and intimate. The song also serves as a way for parents to teach their children about the natural world around them. To this day, the song is still remembered by many as part of their childhood memories.
Lyrics:
A duck spreads its wings,
It quacks quack quack quack quack
When it meets a pond, it splish splash splish splash
When it reaches the shore, it flaps its wings to dry.
A duck spreads its wings,
It quacks quack quack quack quack
When it meets a pond, it splish splash splish splash
When it reaches the shore, it flaps its wings to dry!
13. Don't Dare
Author: Nguyễn Văn Hiên.
For those belonging to the 80s and 90s generations, Don't Dare is a song that almost everyone knows. Composed by musician Nguyễn Văn Hiên, it has a lively melody and lyrics that are short and close to children: 'Many close friends calling me to play in the courtyard/ Playing soccer, jumping rope, marbles, hide and seek'. Even the line in this song: 'Don't dare, I still have to study...' has become a common phrase for many generations of children.
Lyrics:
On the high branch, the bird sings
Inviting me to play in the spring garden
Many close friends
Calling me to play in the courtyard.
Playing soccer, playing ball
Jumping rope, marbles, hide and seek
Oh, so tempting
But I don't dare.
Don't dare, I still have to study
Don't dare, I still have to do homework
It's so difficult, let's review the lesson.
Don't dare, don't dare.
14. Grandchild Loves Grandma
Author: Xuân Giao.
Similar to 'Family Love,' the song Grandchild Loves Grandma by the late musician Xuân Giao once implanted simple melodies into the hearts of children, melodies that any little child could memorize. The song has been memorized by many generations of children with its four verses full of love: 'Oh grandma, grandma! I love you so much/ Your hair is white, white like clouds/ I love you grandma, I hold your hand/ When I obey, I know you're happy'.
Lyrics:
Oh grandma, grandma, I love you so much
Your hair is white, white like clouds
I love you grandma, I hold your hand
When I obey, I know you're happy...
Oh grandma, grandma, I love you so much
Your hair is white, white like clouds
I love you grandma, I hold your hand
When I obey, I know you're happy...
15. All Love Each Other
Author: Phan Văn Minh.
The song All Love Each Other was composed by Phan Văn Minh in 1988 to dedicate to his wife and children after years of work in the remote mountains. The familiar emotions within the family became the inspiration that helped the musician complete this song in just 15 minutes. Although the song is encapsulated in only 4 short verses, it has a powerful spreading force: 'Father loves child because child resembles mother/ Mother loves child because child resembles father/ Our family all loves each other/ Far away we miss, close together we smile'. Singers like Xuân Mai, Bé Bảo An, or Yến Nhi have successfully performed this song.
Lyrics:
Father loves child because child resembles mother
Mother loves child because child resembles father
Our family
All loves each other
Far away we miss
Close together we smile !
16. Children Today, World Tomorrow
Author: Lê Mây.
Children are considered the future of the nation, whether a nation prospers or not depends on that generation. This song is like the author's message about always caring for the generation, likened to the 'green sprout' of the nation. It's an 'immortal' song for children of all generations, all ages from now on. Moreover, the work deserves to be an international representative not only in Vietnam.
Lyrics:
Children today
World tomorrow
That's poetry
Also a song
Children today, world tomorrow
Let it be mentioned a thousand times more than that
The earth hasn't silenced the sound of bombs falling
Let the chorus be millions of times louder than that
Many children are still hungry and ragged in the world
Do you hear children crying, children laughing
Do you hear children crying, children laughing
Children today, world tomorrow
17. For My Child
Author:
- Music: Phạm Trọng Cầu.
- Lyrics: Tuấn Dũng.
The lyrics 'Father will be a bird, taking you far away. Mother will be a flower, pinning you to her chest' once echoed across children's music stages of a time. With memorable and meaningful lyrics, 'For My Child' has become the most famous song by composer Phạm Trọng Cầu.
Lyrics:
Father will be a bird
Taking you far away
Mother will be a flower
Pinning you to her chest
Parents are the shield
Protecting you throughout life
Because you are father's child
Father's child is very obedient
Because you are mother's child
Mother's child is very kind
Tomorrow you will grow up
Flying across every land
Don't forget, my child
Parents Are Homeland!
