Get ready to celebrate Groundhog Day with our curated selection of 31 lively and engaging songs perfect for preschoolers and young children. These songs capture the spirit of the holiday and cover various themes related to Groundhog Day, including the anticipation of spring, the folklore surrounding groundhogs, and the excitement of the festivities. With catchy melodies and age-appropriate lyrics, these songs are ideal for classroom activities, circle time, or any occasion where you want to infuse the day with music and fun. Whether you’re teaching about the traditions of Groundhog Day or simply looking for entertaining tunes to engage young learners, this collection of songs is sure to add joy and excitement to your celebration
See My Shadow
Added: 08-07-1997
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Frere Jacques”
See my shadow, See my shadow
Move this way, Move this way
Doing things that I do, Doing things that I do
Follow me, Follow me
Groundhog Rhyme
Added: 08-07-1997
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Baa Baa Black sheep”
Groundhog, Groundhog
Will you come out?
Yes Sir, Yes Sir
If the sun is not about
Groundhog, Groundhog
The sun is shining Bright
Then I’ll hop back in and curl up tight
I’m a Little Groundhog
Added: 08-07-1997
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “I’m a Little Teapot”
I’m a little groundhog short and stout,
February second I will come out.
If I see my shadow they will shout,
“Six weeks more winter without doubt!”
Here’s a Little Groundhog
Added: 08-07-1997
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “I’m A Little Teapot”
Here’s a little groundhog, furry and brown,
He’s popping up to look around.
If he sees his shadow, down he’ll go.
Then six more weeks of winter – Oh No!!
Groundhog, Groundhog
Added: 08-07-1997
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Baa Baa Black Sheep”
Groundhog, Groundhog, popping up today.
Groundhog, Groundhog, can you play?
If you see your shadow, hide away.
If there is no shadow, you can stay.
Groundhog, Groundhog, popping up today.
Groundhog, Groundhog, can you play?
Mr. Groundhog
Added: 08-07-1997
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “London Bridges”
Mr. Groundhog down below
Pop up through the fluffy snow
See his shadow watch him go.
Winter’s here to stay
OH NO!!!
Mr. Groundhog down below
pops up through the fluffy snow
Wide awake he wants to play
Spring is on it’s way
Hurray!!!
It’s Shadow Time!
Added: 08-07-1997
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Itsy-bitsy Spider”
The Furry Little Groundhog
Goes in his hole to sleep
Through the cold winter’s
Snow and Ice so deep!
In February
He stretches to and fro
Does the furry little groundhog
Get scared by his shadow?
The Little Groundhog
Added: 08-07-1997
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Pop goes the Weasel”
Sleeping, sleeping in the ground,
All winter long,
The little Groundhog sleeps so sound.
Snore! Goes the Groundhog.
Sleeping, sleeping in the ground,
All winter long,
The little groundhog stretches and wakes.
Pop! Goes the groundhog.
He rubs his eyes, and looks around
What does he see?
He sees the sun so bright and warm
Pop! goes the Groundhog.
He’s sleeping, sleeping in the ground,
All winter long,
The little groundhog sleeps so sound,
Snore! Goes the groundhog.
Look All Around
Added: 08-07-1997
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “I’m a little teapot”
See the little groundhog,
Furry and Brown
See the little groundhog,
Look all around.
If he sees his shadow, down he goes.
There’s more winter,
Little Groundhog knows.
Little Groundhog
Added: 08-07-1997
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Little White Duck”
There’s a little groundhog
Who lives in the ground,
A little groundhog
Who likes to look around.
She comes outside on Groundhog’s Day
If she sees her shadow, then she runs away.
There’s a little groundhog,
Who loves to stay and play
When spring’s on its way.
Can you Play?
Added: 08-07-1997
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Frere Jacques”
Little Groundhog, little groundhog,
Can you play, can you play?
Popping up your head,
Popping up your head,
Can you play? Don’t run away.
Little Groundhog, Little groundhog,
Can you play, can you play?
Running all around,
On the cold hard ground
Can you play? Please, please stay!
Little groundhog, little groundhog,
Can you play, can you play?
You can’t see your shadow,
You can’t see your shadow,
Here comes spring, hip hurray!
I’m a Little Groundhog
Added: 08-07-1997
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “I’m A Little Teapot”
I’m a little groundhog,
Furry and Brown.
When winter comes
I sleep underground.
I’m curled up
As cozy as can be.
When it’s spring,
Please wake me!
Nine Little Groundhogs
Added: 08-07-1997
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Ten Little Indians”
One little, two little,
Three little groundhogs,
Four little, five little,
Six little groundhogs,
Seven little, eight little,
Nine little groundhogs,
Sleeping down under the ground.
What Is a Shadow
Added: 08-07-1997
Original Author: Unknown
If I walk, my shadow walks. (Use two fingers, in walking motion)
If I run, my shadow runs (Same fingers in running motion)
And when I stand still, as you can see (Same fingers, standing still)
My shadow stands beside me. (Use first two fingers on other hand and stand beside the first two fingers)
When I hop, my shadow hops, (First two fingers, hopping)
When I jump, my shadow jumps (Same fingers, jump)
And when I sit still, as you can see, (same fingers, bend at knuckles to sit.)
My shadow sits beside of me, (Use as before, both sets of fingers sitting beside each other. )
Mr. Groundhog
Added: 08-07-1997
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”
Mr. Groundhog in the ground.
Pop your head up, look around.
Do you see your shadow?
Look up high and look down low.
Mr. Groundhog in the ground.
Pop your head up, look around.
Groundhog Song
Added: 08-07-1997
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Oh, My Darling Clementine”
Mr. Groundhog, Mr. Groundhog,
Where are you today?
Mr. Groundhog, Mr. Groundhog,
Are you coming out to play?
If your shadow you do see,
Will you run away and hide?
Then more days of winter
We’ll expect to see outside.
Groundhog
Added: 08-07-1997
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Camp-town Races”
Who is scared of his shadow?
Groundhog, Groundhog!
Who can make the winter go?
That’s the groundhog, too.
If his shadow shows,
Six more weeks of snow.
Little groundhog, do not fear,
Spring will soon be here.
I’m A Little Groundhog
Added: 08-07-1997
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “I’m A Little Teapot”
I’m a little groundhog, it’s my day.
Wake and stretch; go out and play.
Down in my burrow, down so deep,
Time to wake up, from my long winter’s sleep.
Grumble, grumble, scratch, scratch, (dramatic action)
Grunt, grunt, yawn.
I’ll eat my breakfast in your front lawn.
I’m a little groundhog, it’s my day. Wake and stretch; go out and play.
Five Groundhogs
Added: 08-07-1997
Original Author: Unknown
The first groundhog digs a home in the fall,
And curls up all winter rolled up like a ball.
The second groundhog comes out of his lair.
On February second to get some fresh air.
The third groundhog looks up at the sun.
He then sees his shadow and goes on the run.
The fourth groundhog at his dark shadow peeks,
He goes into his deep home for six more weeks.
The fifth groundhog hopes that skies will be gray
So that he’ll know that spring’s on its way.
Wake Up Song
Added: 08-07-1997
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”
Wake up, Groundhog. Time to see
What the weather’s Going to be.
Time to stretch, Time to think,
Time to eat, And time to drink.
Wake up Groundhog, Time to see
What the weather’s Going to be!
Hey, Mr. Groundhog!
Added: 01-05-2001
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Frere Jacques”
Sleeping groundhog, sleeping groundhog.
Today’s the day, today’s the day!
Tell us please if spring’s near.
Or will winter stay here?
Come out and stay, come out and stay!
A Shadow, A Shadow
Added: 01-05-2001
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: ” A Tisket, Tasket”
A shadow, a shadow
Look for a shadow
Pop out of your hole and look around
Look for a shadow
Mr. Groundhog, Mr. Groundhog
Come out of hiding
Look at the sky and look for clouds
How much longer till spring?
Making Shadows…
Added: 01-05-2002
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Twinkle, Twinkle”
Shadows big and shadows small
I see shadows on the wall
Shadows here and shadows there
Lots of shadows everywhere
All the shadows that I see
Big or small they don’t scare me.
Shadows. shadows – oh what fun.
I can make them in the sun
I will make some big and small
I make shadows by the light
In my room so late at night.
Groundhog Groundhog…
Added: 01-05-2002
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”
Groundhog, groundhog, come and play.
It’s a warm and sunny day.
It’s too nice to stay inside:
Wake upnow and come outside.
If your shadow comes with you,
He can do the things we do.
I’m a Little Groundhog…
Added: 01-05-2002
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “I’m A Little Teapot”
I’m a little groundhog, (Place hands on hips)
Short and brown.
All winter long, (Rest head on hands and pretend to sleep)
I sleep underground.
On February 2nd (peek through cupped hands)
I peek out and then,
If I see my shadow, (put hands over head as if hiding in a hole)
I go in my hole again!
Ground Hog, Ground Hog…
Added: 01-05-2002
Original Author: Unknown
Let the children take turns popping up out of cardboard carton ‘burrow’ as everyone recites the poem below.
Groundhog, Groundhog, popping up today.
Groundhog, Groundhog, can you play?
If you see your shadow, you can stay.
Groundhog, Groundhog, popping up today.
Groundhog, Groundhog, can you play?
The Little Groundhog…
Added: 01-05-2002
Original Author: Unknown
Sleeping, sleeping in the ground,
All winter long,
The little groundhog sleeps so sound.
Snore! Goes the groundhog!
Sleeping, sleeping in the ground,
All winter long,
The little groundhog stretches and wakes.
Pop! Goes the groundhog!
He rubs his eyes, and looks around
What does he see?
He sees the sun so bright and warm.
Pop! Goes the groundhog!
He’s sleeping, sleeping in the ground,
All winter long,
The little groundhog sleeps so sound,
Snore! Goes the groundhog.
Mr. Groundhog…
Added: 01-05-2002
Original Author: Unknown
Mr. Groundhog down below
Pops up through the fluffy snow
See his shadow watch him go
Winter’s here to stay
OH NO!!!!!! Mr. Groundhog down below
Pops up through the fluffy snow
Wide awake he wants to play
Spring is on it’s way
HURRAY!!!!!!
Up At The Knob
Added: 12-05-2004
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Up On The Housetop”
Version 1: If Phil does not see his shadow
Up at the Knob the groundhogs pause
Sitting up and showing claws.
Is there a shadow here today?
If not spring is on the way.
Cheer, Cheer, Cheer
Spring is here!
Cheer, Cheer, Cheer
Spring is here!
Up at the Knob it is so clear
We’re waiting for Springtime to appear!
Version 2: If Phil sees his shadow
Up at the Knob the groundhogs pause
Sitting up and showing claws.
“I see my shadow.” says old Phil
Six more weeks of winter chill.
Boo, hoo, hoo,
We’re so blue!
Boo, hoo, hoo,
We’re so blue!
Up at the Knob when shadows come
Six more weeks till we have sun!
I’m Dreaming Of The Great Groundhog
Added: 12-05-2004
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “White Christmas”
I’m dreaming of the Great Groundhog
Just like I do this time each year
When he brings nice weather
And brings us together
To wait for him to appear.
I’m dreaming of the Great Groundhog
With every groundhog card I write.
May your Groundhog’s Day be bright
When the Great Groundhog visits you tonight.
Groundhog Wonderland
Added: 12-05-2004
Original Author: Unknown
Sung to: “Winter Wonderland”
Groundhogs hoot, are your listening?
‘Neath the sun, all is glist’ning
A real warm light we’re happy tonight
Waitin’ in a Groundhog wonderland.
In the field, we’re watching for the Groundhog.
We’ve been waiting for this day all year.
Do you think that he will see his shadow?
And will we know if springtime’s almost here?
Later on, while we’re eating
What we got on Groundhog Day
We’ll share all our sacks
Of good Groundhog snacks
Waitin’ in a Groundhog wonderland.