“Days of the Week” is a popular nursery rhyme that helps children learn the names of the days in a week. The origins of the rhyme are not clear, but it is believed to have been first recorded in the early 19th century. Lyrics have undergone some variations over the years, but the basic structure has remained the same.
Most versions today add actions such as brushing your teeth or going to school to go with each day of the week.
Lyrics for Days of the Week Nursery Rhyme
Below is a famous rendition of the Days of the week song.
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday!
Sunday’s the day. I say “Hooray!”
Because today’s, my favorite day
For on this day , I get to say
Let us all go play! It’s family day!
Sunday’s the day!
Sunday, then Monday!
Monday’s the day. I say “Hooray!”
Because today’s, my favorite day
For on this day, I get to say
I’ll learn so many things—like songs we sing!
Monday’s the day!
Monday, then Tuesday!
Tuesday’s the day. I say “Hooray!”
Because today’s, my favorite day
For on this day, I get to say
“Show and Tell’s” the best — teddy’s my guest!
Tuesday’s the day!
Tuesday, then Wednesday!
Wednesday’s the day, I say “Hooray!”
Because today’s, my favorite day
For on this day, I get to say
We play ball in the sun, we jump and run
Wednesday’s the day!
Wednesday, then Thursday!
Thursday’s the day! I say “Hooray!”
Because today’s, my favorite day
For on this day, I get to say
We get recycling done, before the truck comes
Thursday’s the day!
Thursday, then Friday!
Friday’s the day! I say “Hooray!”
Because today’s, my favorite day
For on this day, I get to say
We play games at night, it’s family time!
Friday’s the day!
Friday, then Saturday!
It’s Saturday. I say “Hooray!”
Because today’s, my favorite day
For on this day, I get to say
We will play with friends, I love weekends!
Saturday’s the day!
OUTRO
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday!
(Spoken): All over again!
And here is yet another version that only lists the days of the week with a specific tune.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
And those are the days of the week