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Umbrella Song: Rainy Day Songs

August 16, 2021 By Sara Mullett 26 Comments

One of our favourite Rainy Day Songs is The Umbrella Song and it’s just perfect for making the most of a rainy day. It’s great because it explores both the sounds and rhythm of the rain. Kids always love the actions and especially the idea of splashing in puddles in their wellies and putting their imaginary umbrellas up over their head.

Umbrella Song

Down come the rain drops SPLASH, SPLASH, SPLASH! (stamp feet on the splashes)

Let’s run for cover, DASH, DASH, DASH!Β  (run on the spot)

Pitter patter, pitter patter, DRIP, DRIP, DROP! (clap hands in rhythm)

I’m under my umbrella till the raindrops STOP! (put up pretend umbrella)

Let's Play Music : The Umbrella Song - Rainy Day Songs - these are the best songs to sing when it's raining outside, and get's kids moving too!

  • Before you sing the song, using the rainy day songs rhythm pack, you could practice tapping the different sounds with some percussion instruments.
  • Once the children are familiar with the rhythms they enjoy recognising them in the song and combining them with the actions.
  • At the end of the song, ask each child to describe their umbrella, adding that the best thing about pretend ones, is that they can be any colour or pattern you like!
  • Then you could suggest that they draw a picture of themselves with their imaginary umbrellas!

Β Print The Umbrella Song Sheet Music Here

Rainy Day Songs Rhythm Pack

Rainy Day Rhythm Worksheets for Kids

For more rain activities, check out our post on Rainy Day Nursery RhymesΒ and for ideas on how to use The Umbrella Song in a music lesson, take a look at my rain themed music lesson plan.

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Filed Under: Action songs, Autumn, Rainy Day Songs Tagged With: Free Printables, Free Sheet Music, Umbrellas, Weather

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Comments

  1. Allan Guevarra says

    August 3, 2021 at 2:33 pm

    Hi can you send me the umbrella song lyrics or letters? my son cant catch up seeing your video thanks by the way using xylophone like in your video tnx

    Reply
    • Sara Mullett says

      August 21, 2021 at 10:18 am

      Hi Allan, I’ll email the sheet music to you, hopefully it’ll make it easier for him πŸ‘

      Reply
  2. Margaret LaTour says

    April 27, 2020 at 7:43 pm

    Hello,

    I work at the Oshawa Public Libraries and I was wondering if I could use the Umbrella song for an upcoming online story time? It would be used during a Facebook Live event along with stories and other music. We would credit at the beginning and end of the event. Please let us know if we have permission.

    Thank you,

    Margaret LaTour
    Oshawa Public Libraries

    Reply
    • Sara Mullett says

      April 29, 2020 at 9:42 am

      HI Margaret, Yes that’s fine, have fun with it! Thanks for asking and including the credit and good luck with your facebook Live event! 😊

      Reply
  3. Ron says

    July 27, 2016 at 7:19 am

    These are some lovely little songs! very helpful for some last minute planning. Thankyou so much!

    Reply
    • Sara Mullett says

      July 27, 2016 at 9:13 am

      You’re very welcome Ron! we’re good at rainy day songs in England!

      Reply
  4. Jennifer Brown says

    September 11, 2015 at 2:37 am

    I still don’t see the sheet music for this song. I love your site! Lots of great resources πŸ™‚ Thanks

    Reply
    • Sara Mullett says

      September 11, 2015 at 1:26 pm

      Thanks Jennifer, I am so glad you find the Let’s Play Music website a useful resource πŸ™‚ Unfortunately it is not always possible to print the music to some songs because of copyright reasons. In this case, the song was is quite regularly sung in playgroups in England, so it’s in the public domain but it is not possible to copy the music. You can however play and copy the video and pass it on word of mouth that way.

      Reply
  5. michele says

    May 30, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    what a brilliant website – I know that I will want to try out some of these activities with my preschoolers. Can I share your website with my parents?

    massive thank you………………..can’t wait to show the children some of the instrumentals on our newly connected internet!

    Reply
    • Sara Mullett says

      June 15, 2014 at 1:51 pm

      Hi Michele! Of course, I would love for you to share the ideas here πŸ™‚ Do come by our Facebook page and share the activities that you try out with your preschoolers – our readers would love to see! Thanks!

      Reply
  6. Jen Farr says

    November 8, 2013 at 1:34 am

    This is fantastic! Thanks for linking to the Outdoor Play Party.

    Reply
  7. Jill says

    October 29, 2013 at 12:00 am

    Learning through song is a great way to engage young learners. Keeping interest for school time is hard to
    do and the rain can be a challenge too, so thank you for this cute resource. Thank you for sharing and for
    linking up this week to the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop.

    Reply
    • Sara_LetsPlayMusic says

      November 3, 2013 at 10:07 am

      Thanks Jill! I love the rain songs! So much percussion!

      Reply
  8. Heather @ Crayon Box Chronicle says

    October 18, 2013 at 5:57 am

    Wonderful song and love the gross motor involvement too! We’re big drummers on anything we can, so my son (hubby too) would love this! Thanks for sharing. Pinned!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 18, 2013 at 12:10 pm

      Thanks Heather! Glad you like The Umbrella song – it sounds like lots of fun in your house! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    • Sara_LetsPlayMusic says

      November 3, 2013 at 10:06 am

      Thanks Heather! Who knew there was so much rhythm in the rain! Have fun with the song! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. leiaslessons.wordpress.com says

    May 28, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    This is lovely! Do you have sheet music for this song?

    Reply
    • Sara_LetsPlayMusic says

      May 28, 2013 at 1:51 pm

      Thank you! – It is a lovely little song isn’t it? I have just added the link to the free sheet music, sorry I forgot earlier!

      Reply
      • leiaslessons.wordpress.com says

        May 29, 2013 at 3:52 pm

        Thank you Sara! I can’t wait to try it with my preschoolers this week.

        Reply

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