Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

About the Rhyme

“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" is a very popular English nursery rhyme and a lullaby. Did you know that the lyrics are from a poem published in 1806? The poem, titled ‘The Star’ was by Jane Taylor. It was in couplet form, and was published in Rhymes for the Nursery, which was a collection of poems written by Taylor and her sister Ann. In fact, the English lyrics have five stanzas, though only the first one is popular and widely known. The full poem is as given below.

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.

When the blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then you show your little light,
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.

Then the traveller in the dark
Thanks you for your tiny sparks;
He could not see which way to go,
If you did not twinkle so.

In the dark blue sky you keep,
And often through my curtains peep,
For you never shut your eye
Till the sun is in the sky.

As your bright and tiny spark
Lights the traveller in the dark,
Though I know not what you are,
Twinkle, twinkle, little star.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is the perfect piece of music for a beginner in piano. The repeated notes and the simple music is ideal for the novice. Below given is the sheet music for this rhyme.

More about ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’

One of the nursery rhymes that have been sung to children since time immemorial is twinkle twinkle little star. It is a poem that was first written by Jane Taylor at the beginning of the 19 th century and it carries magic of a miracle of a child when he/she gazes up at the night sky. Monotonous melody and the soft cadence enables young students to sing-in-time, and the lyrics enable to activate imagination and curiosity regarding universe, stars and space. Alongside the relaxing music, the rhyme also provided children with rhymed patterns, vocabulary and rhythm of a poem. It can be often sung as a lullaby, which has a lovely and calming effect at bedtime. Parents and teachers also use it to start astronomy related conversations that will make kids think of questions like, what are stars made of? or "Why do stars shine? It is therefore not only amusing through this mere rhyme but also instills in small minds a feeling of love of learning and discovering.

FAQs about "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"

1. What is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star?
When looking up at stars in the sky of night, it is of the wonder of a child.

2. Why is it a popular lullaby?
The smooth tune and the light rhythm are soothing and sleep inducing to children prior to bedtime.

3. What do children learn by it?
They learn rhyme, and rhythm, new words and a song into astronomy.

4. What is the age of the children who can have fun with it?
Infants are able to like to listen, and toddlers are able to sing.

5. Bedtime, or school, as well?
It is both; it calms children down when they go to bed, and also it puts them interested in stars and space.