Celebrate Presidents Day with fun and educational songs for toddlers! This page features classic nursery rhyme style songs about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and more of our nation’s beloved leaders. Young children will enjoy singing and learning about American history with these catchy tunes. From chopped down cherry trees to pennies and quarters, these songs cover iconic moments and make early presidents come to life. Get your little ones excited for Presidents Day with these playful songs made just for toddlers!
Honest Abe
Original Author Unknown
Sung to: “Yankee Doodle”
I Love the name of Abraham
We see him on our money
His picture’s on the $5.00 bill
And also on our penny.
Honest Abe is what he’s called
Honest, kind and true.
He was our 16th President
He loved both me and you, sir.
It’s a Special Day
Submitted by: Cheryl
Sung to: “If you’re happy and you know it”
It’s a very special day today,
Yes sir! (Clap twice.)
It’s a very special day today,
Yes sir! (Clap twice.)
It’s President’s Day,
When we can shout and say,
“Have a happy, happy, happy, happy, day!” (Clap twice.)
George Washington
Submitted by: Cheryl
Sung to: “Yankee Doodle”
One time there was a little boy
Who had a little hatchet
He looked and looked around to find
A little tree to catch it
At least he spied a cherry tree
His father’s pride and joy
He chopped it down, right to the ground
My! What a naughty boy!
And then he heard an angry voice
It sounded like a cymbal
George knew he was in trouble great
And he began to tremble
Who cut this tree, my son did you?
His father asked the question.
Yes, it was I. I cannot lie.
I cut it with my hatchet!
Chorus:
Georgie, Georgie, no, no, no.
Be careful what you do.
Hatchets can be dangerous
And you might get hurt too!
George Washington the first
Submitted by: Cheryl
Sung to: “Yankee Doodle”
George Washington was the first
President of our country,
The people loved him, one and all,
He worked to make our land free.
He led the soldiers-that was hard,
For they were cold and hungry.
He said, “Be brave, now don’t give up.
We’ll build a brand new country.”
Lincoln
Submitted by: Cheryl
Through hard work, skill, & determination. (wipe forehead)
Lincoln became one of America’s greatest men. (one finger)
He was a peace-loving man who was just. (hand to heart)
Equal rights for all was a must! (spread arms)
George Washington added 8-7-97 Submitted by: Cheryl
A very old legend tells me (point to self)
George Washington cut down a cherry tree. (pretend to chop)
Because he would not tell a lie, (shake head sideways)
When asked who did this terrible deed, (deep voice, place hands on hips)
He said, “Dear Father, it was I.” (point to self)
Although this story is only a legend, (shake head sideways)
It reminds me that George Washington
Was a brave & honest man.
Three Corners added 8-7-97 Submitted by: Cheryl
My hat it has 3 corners. (form triangle above head)
Three corners has my hat.
If it did not have 3 corners, (raise 3 fingers fingers)
It would not be my hat. (shake head sideways)
President’s Day
Submitted by: Cheryl
Sung to: “My Country Tis of Thee”
Lincoln and Washington
They are remembered on
President’s Day.
Two men in history
Who gave us liberty.
Honor their memories
On this great day.
Presidents
Submitted by: No Name Given
Sung to: “London Bridge”
Who’s fine face is on the penny?
On the penny, on the penny
Who’s fine face is on the penny?
Abraham Lincoln!
Who’s fine face is on the quarter?
On the quarter, on the quarter
Who’s fine face is on the quarter?
George Washington!
Abraham Lincoln
Original Author Unknown
President Lincoln is a favorite President,
He is honored and loved by many.
So we do not forget him,
We put his face on our penny.
Who Chopped Down…
Original Author Unknown
Sung to: ” Do you know the Muffin Man”
Do you know who chopped down the tree
Chopped down the tree, chopped down the tree
Do you know who chopped down the tree
Dad asked George one Day.
Yes I know who chopped down the tree,
Chopped down the tree, chopped down the tree
Yes I know who chopped down the tree
Honest George did say.
It was I who chopped down the tree
Chopped down the tree, chopped down the tree
It was I who chopped down the tree
I’m sorry, but it’s true.
Thank you George, you told the truth
You told the truth, you told the truth
Thank you George, you told the truth
I am proud of you.