Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is a timeless English lullaby, cherished by generations. Its lyrics come from The Star, a poem written by Jane Taylor in 1806.
Published in Rhymes for the Nursery, this sweet and simple rhyme captures the wonder of a shining star, making it a favorite bedtime song for children worldwide.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star English Lyrics
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, through the night.
Then the traveller in the dark
Thanks you for your tiny spark;
He could not see where 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.
Jane Taylor wrote the poem “The Star” in 1806, which became the lyrics for “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.”
The song uses the melody of the French tune “Ah! vous dirai-je, maman.”
It’s a foundational song that helps in developing language skills and memory in young children.