Instilling good manners in young children through song can be an effective and enjoyable way to teach proper etiquette and respect. Below you’ll find lyrics for fifteen children’s songs that focus on good manners themes such as saying please and thank you, being polite, sharing with others, and more. These cheerful songs with singalong melodies can help reinforce positive behavior and important social skills. Many draw upon classic tunes that will be familiar to both children and adults.
Thank You
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
When my grandpa gives me something,
I say “thank you”.
When my grandma gives me something,
I say “thank you”.
I can see it makes them happy
When I say it so politely
Yes, good manners mean to always
say “thank you”!
I’m Sorry
Original Author: Unknown
If I spill my drink at lunch
I say “I’m sorry”.
When I break something of yours
I say “I’m sorry”.
I can see it makes you happy
When I say to so politely.
Yes, good manners mean to always
say “I’m sorry”!
Excuse Me
Original Author Unknown
If I bump into someone
I say “excuse me”.
If I need to interrupt
I say “excuse me”.
I can see it makes people happy
When I say it so politely
Yes, good manners mean to always
say “excuse me”!
Manners
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “I’m a Little Teapot”
I have super manners. Yes, I do.
I can say “Please,” and “Thank You,” too.
When I play with friends, I like to share.
That’s the way I show I care!
Oh, Before I Eat My Meals
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “If You’re Happy and You Know it”
Oh, before I eat my meals, I wash my hands,
(scrub, scrub)
Oh, before I eat my meals, I wash my hands,
(scrub, scrub)
Oh, it’s very smart I think,
Sends those germs right down the sink.
Oh, before I eat my meals, I wash my hands.
(scrub, scrub)
Oh, before I eat my meals, I set my place,
(set, set)
Oh, before I eat my meals, I set my place,
(set, set)
I set everything I need,
I feel very proud, indeed.
Oh, before I eat my meals, I set my place.
(set, set)
Oh, before I eat my meals, I pass the food,
(pass the plate)
Oh, before I eat my meals, I pass the food,
(pass the plate)
‘Cause we know it’s only fair
For us all to have our share
Oh, before I eat my meals, I pass the food.
Table Manners
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Frere Jacques”
Chewing quietly, chewing quietly
Do not slurp, do not slurp,
We must say excuse me,
We must say excuse me
When we burp,
When we burp.
Friends
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Twinkle twinkle tune”
We say, “Thank you. We say, “Please.”
We don’t interrupt, We don’t tease.
We don’t argue. We don’t fuss.
We listen when folks talk to us.
We share our toys, we take our turn
Good manners are easy for us to learn.
How Nice I Am
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “How Dry I Am”
How nice I am; I’ve learned to be.
I raise my hand before I speak.
How nice I am; I’ve learned to be.
Sit in my chair most properly.
How nice I am; my best I do.
I use the words “please” and “thank you.”
How nice I am; try to be kind.
I wait my turn and stay in line.
How nice I am; I’ve learned to be.
I say, “Sorry” and “Excuse me!”
How nice I am here at my school.
I try to live “The Golden Rule.”
Manners Song
Original Author Unknown
Sung To: “Did you ever see a lassie?”
When you talk to people
You should have good manners
When you talk to people
You should be polite.
When they say “Thank You”
Then you say “You’re welcome”
When you talk to people
You should be polite.
Good Manners
Original Author Unknown
Sung To: “My Bonnie lies over the ocean”
Good manners is thinking of others,
Good manners is doing what’s right
Good manners is thinking of others
Good manners always feel right.
Helping, caring,
Sharing with you today, today
Kindness, honesty
Sharing with you today.
Polite Words
Original Author: Unknown
Sung To: “The Muffin Man”
Please and thank you, how are you
Polite words will always do.
Friends feel good and you will too.
I can use them. how ’bout you?
Manners Are The Way
Original Author: Unknown
Sung To: “The Farmer in the Dell”
Manners are the way
To brighten up my day
Please and thank you’s what I say
To brighten up my day.
Please And Thank You
Submitted by: Lori Knight
Sung to: “Frere Jacques”
Please and Thank You
Please and Thank You
Sounds so nice
Sounds so nice
Manners are important
Manners are important
Be Polite
Be Polite
3 Nice Mice
Original Author: Unknown
Sung To: “3 Blind Mice”
3 Nice Mice
3 Nice Mice
See how nice they are
see how nice they are
They’re always polite when they nibble their cheese
They never forget to say thankyou and please
They cover their noses whenever they sneeze
Ahhh ahhh ahhh-choo (pretend sneeze)
3 nice mice
3 nice mice
The Good Manners´ Show
Submitted by: Victoria Vilar
Sung To: “This Is The Way”
body: This is the show, the good manners´ show
the good manners´ show, the good manners´ show.
This is the show, the good manners´ show,
come and see it today!
This is the way we knock at the door,
we knock at the door, we knock at the door.
This is the way we knock at the door,
and we say hello to you!
This is the way we ask for something,
we ask for something, we ask for something.
This is the way we ask for something
saying please and thank you!
This is the way we play in the playground,
we play in the playground, we play in the playground.
This is the way we play in the playground,
sharing and being good friends!