ABC Song (Alphabet Song) Lyrics

First published in 1835 by Charles Bradlee. Shares its melody with Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, both derived from a French tune by Louis Le Maire. Best for ages 2–6. This is most children's first formal introduction to letter sequencing, and decades of literacy research show that early alphabet familiarity is a strong predictor of later reading success. Be aware of the famous "LMNOP" cluster — toddlers often hear it as a single word; slow that section deliberately or pause between each letter to fix the misconception. Pair with letter cards, magnetic letters, or letter-tracing activities for multi-sensory reinforcement. For a full progression, see our [teach your child the alphabet through songs](/blog/teach-your-child-the-alphabet-through-songs) and [best educational songs for ABC learning](/blog/best-educational-songs-abc-learning) guides.

A B C D E F G,
H I J K L M N O P,
Q R S, T U V,
W X, Y and Z.
Now I know my ABCs,
Next time won't you sing with me?