Butterfly Songs for Kids: Fun and Easy Tunes to Sing Together!

Let’s flutter into the world of butterfly songs for kids together! Butterflies are such magical creatures, and what better way to celebrate their beauty than through song?

As a mom, I know how much kids love singing, dancing, and learning about nature. These butterfly-inspired songs are perfect for moms to sing with their little ones at home, in the classroom, or during playtime. Each tune is set to a familiar melody, making it easy and fun to join in.

Song #1: Hello, Hello, Butterfly

(To the tune of “Baa Baa Black Sheep”)

Hello, hello, butterfly,
Wings so bright, flying high.
Flapping here, flapping there,
Dancing gently in the air.

Hello, hello, butterfly,
Wings so bright, flying high.
On the flowers, you do rest,
Spreading colors, you’re the best!

Song #2: Butterfly, Butterfly

(To the tune of “Rock-a-Bye Baby”)

Butterfly, butterfly, fly in the sky,
Flapping your wings as you flutter on by.
Landing on flowers, so gentle and sweet,
Sipping the nectar, what a nice treat!

Butterfly, butterfly, up, up you soar,
Over the trees and the fields you explore.
Bright little wings, so happy and free,
Flutter away, come play here with me!

Song #3: Hello, Hello, Caterpillar; Hello, Hello, Butterfly

(To the tune of “Oh My Darling, Clementine”)

Caterpillar, caterpillar,
Eating leaves to grow so strong,
Munching, crunching, always hungry,
Growing big all day long.

In your cocoon, you are hiding,
Changing softly, day and night.
Soon you’ll open, spread your wings wide,
Ready to take your first flight.

Out you come now, bright and shiny,
Wings of colors, watch you fly.
Through the meadow, gliding gently,
Hello, hello, butterfly!

Song #4: The Wings on the Butterfly

(To the tune of “The Wheels on the Bus”)

Verse 1:
The wings on the butterfly are red like a rose,
Red like a rose, red like a rose.
The wings on the butterfly are red like a rose,
Fluttering as it goes.

Verse 2:
The wings on the butterfly are yellow like the sun,
Yellow like the sun, yellow like the sun.
The wings on the butterfly are yellow like the sun,
Shining as they run.

Verse 3:
The wings on the butterfly are blue like the sky,
Blue like the sky, blue like the sky.
The wings on the butterfly are blue like the sky,
Soaring way up high.

Verse 4:
The wings on the butterfly are green like leaves,
Green like leaves, green like leaves.
The wings on the butterfly are green like leaves,
Dancing in the breeze.

Verse 5:
The wings on the butterfly are purple like a plum,
Purple like a plum, purple like a plum.
The wings on the butterfly are purple like a plum,
Having so much fun.

Verse 6:
The wings on the butterfly are orange like the sunset,
Orange like the sunset, orange like the sunset.
The wings on the butterfly are orange like the sunset,
A sight you won’t forget.

Verse 7:
The wings on the butterfly have colors all around,
Colors all around, colors all around.
The wings on the butterfly have colors all around,
Let’s name the colors now!

Song #5: The Butterfly’s Parts

(No tune, just chant)

Little butterfly, fluttering by,
Let’s learn your parts as you fly.
Bright big wings with colors fair,
Help you soar up in the air.

Antennae long upon your head,
Feel the way and point ahead.
Tiny legs that grip so tight,
Holding flowers day and night.

A curly tongue called proboscis,
Sips sweet nectar—what a treat this is!
Head, thorax, abdomen three,
Parts that make you wild and free.

Little butterfly, now we know,
All your parts from head to toe!

I hope you and your little ones enjoy these fun and easy butterfly songs for kids! Whether you’re singing about fluttering wings, colorful patterns, or the life cycle of a butterfly, these tunes are sure to bring smiles and spark curiosity.

Let me know in the comments which song your kids loved the most or share your own creative butterfly song ideas!