20 Popular Hindi Sunday School Action Songs with Chords
Writer, Scale, Rhythm and Action Step
- Prabhu Yeshu Mere (प्रभु यीशु मेरे)
Writer: Anonymous/Traditional
Scale (Key): Often G Major
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4
Chords:
(G)Prabhu Yeshu (C)mere, (G)kitne (D)achhe (G)hain,
(G)Prabhu Yeshu (C)mere, (G)kitne (D)achhe (G)hain.
(G)Mujhe (C)prem karte (G)hain, (D)Mujhe (G)chahte (G)hain,
(G)Mujhe (C)prem karte (G)hain, (D)Mujhe (G)chahte (G)hain.
(Chorus)
(G)Achhe (C)hain, achhe (G)hain, (D)Prabhu Yeshu (G)achhe (G)hain,
(G)Achhe (C)hain, achhe (G)hain, (D)Prabhu Yeshu (G)achhe (G)hain.
Actions:
“Prabhu Yeshu mere”: Point upwards, then to self.
“Kitne achhe hain”: Thumbs up, or hands open in appreciation.
“Mujhe prem karte hain”: Hands over heart, or hug self.
Chorus: Repeat motions with enthusiasm.
- Main Chalta Jaunga (मैं चलता जाऊंगा)
Writer: Anonymous/Traditional (This song has variations, often adapted from English songs like “I’m Gonna Walk Right In”)
Scale (Key): Often D Major
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4
Chords:
(D)Main chalta (G)jaunga, (D)main badhta (A)jaunga,
(D)Yeshu ke (G)saath main (D)chalta (A)jaunga. (D)
(Chorus)
(D)Duniya ki (G)baaton ko (D)chhod kar main (A)aage,
(D)Yeshu ke (G)saath main (D)chalta (A)jaunga. (D)
Actions:
“Chalta jaunga”: March in place.
“Badhta jaunga”: Make a stepping forward motion with hands.
“Yeshu ke saath”: Point up, then make a walking motion.
“Duniya ki baaton ko chhod kar”: Shake head “no” and push hands away.
- Parmeshwar Mahaan Hai (परमेश्वर महान है)
Writer: Anonymous/Traditional (or Mangesh Shinde for a specific popular version, but concept is traditional)
Scale (Key): Often C Major
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4
Chords:
(C)Parmeshwar ma(G)haan (C)hai, (F)kitna (C)mahaan (G7)hai,
(C)Parmeshwar ma(G)haan (C)hai, (F)kitna (C)mahaan (G7)hai. (C)
(Chorus)
(C)Duniya mein (G7)koi (C)nahi, (F)uske (C)jaisa (G7)mahaan,
(C)Duniya mein (G7)koi (C)nahi, (F)uske (C)jaisa (G7)mahaan. (C)
Actions:
“Mahaan hai”: Stretch arms wide and high.
“Koi nahi”: Shake head “no” and wave hands.
“Uske jaisa mahaan”: Point up, then stretch arms wide.
- Mere Papa, Mere Papa (मेरे पापा, मेरे पापा)
Writer: Often attributed to modern worship groups like Bridge Music for popular versions, but the theme is very common in children’s songs.
Scale (Key): Often G Major
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4
Chords:
(G)Mere Papa, (C)mere Papa,
(G)Kitne (D)pyare (G)hain,
(G)Mere Papa, (C)mere Papa,
(G)Kitne (D)pyare (G)hain.
(Chorus)
(G)Swarg ke (C)Papa, (G)mujhe (D)prem (G)karte (G)hain,
(G)Mujhe (C)apni (G)god mein (D)rakhte (G)hain.
Actions:
“Mere Papa”: Point up to heaven.
“Kitne pyare hain”: Hands over heart.
“Swarg ke Papa”: Point up.
“Apni god mein rakhte hain”: Cradle arms, or pretend to sit in lap.
- Kitna Achha Hai Yeshu Naam (कितना अच्छा है यीशु नाम)
Writer: Anonymous/Traditional
Scale (Key): Often D Major
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4
Chords:
(D)Kitna (G)achha (D)hai (A)Yeshu (D)naam,
(D)Kitna (G)achha (D)hai (A)Yeshu (D)naam.
(D)Paapon se (G)bachata (D)hai, (A)mukti (D)deta (D)hai,
(D)Kitna (G)achha (D)hai (A)Yeshu (D)naam.
Actions:
“Kitna achha hai”: Thumbs up.
“Yeshu naam”: Point up.
“Paapon se bachata hai”: Push hands away as if pushing away sin.
“Mukti deta hai”: Open arms wide.
- Aao Hum Karen Aradhana (आओ हम करें आराधना)
Writer: Anonymous/Traditional (A very common praise chorus)
Scale (Key): Often A Major
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4
Chords:
(A)Aao hum (D)karen (A)aradhana,
(E7)Yeshu Masih ki (A)aradhana. (2)
(Chorus)
(A)Mahima (D)ho, mahima (A)ho,
(E7)Yeshu Naam ki (A)mahima (A)ho. (2)
Actions:
“Aao hum karen aradhana”: Bring hands together in prayer, or raise hands in worship.
“Mahima ho”: Raise hands high.
- Choo Loon Tujhe (छू लूँ तुझे)
Writer: Anonymous/Traditional (A very popular prayer/worship song often sung by children)
Scale (Key): Often G Major
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4
Chords:
(G)Choo loon (C)tujhe, (G)main (D)choo (G)loon (G)tujhe,
(G)Teri (C)pavitra (G)aag se (D)bha(G)run (G)tujhe.
(Chorus)
(G)Pavitra (C)Aatma, (G)aa (D)jaa,
(G)Mere (C)dil mein (G)bas (D)jaa. (G)
Actions:
“Choo loon tujhe”: Reach out hands.
“Pavitra Aatma aa jaa”: Wave hands down as if inviting.
“Mere dil mein bas jaa”: Point to heart.
- Main Apne Prabhu Ke Saath (मैं अपने प्रभु के साथ)
Writer: Anonymous/Traditional (similar to “I’m in the Lord’s Army”)
Scale (Key): Often D Major
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4
Chords:
(D)Main apne (G)Prabhu ke (D)saath (A)chalunga,
(D)Main apne (G)Prabhu ke (D)saath (A)badhunga. (D)
(Chorus)
(D)Haath (G)uthakar, (D)taali (A)bajakar,
(D)Main apne (G)Prabhu ki (D)mahima (A)karunga. (D)
Actions:
“Chalunga”: March in place.
“Badhunga”: Step forward.
“Haath uthakar”: Raise hands.
“Taali bajakar”: Clap hands.
- Meri Aankhein Kya Dekhen (मेरी आँखें क्या देखें)
Writer: Anonymous/Traditional (Hindi version of “Oh, Be Careful Little Eyes”)
Scale (Key): Often G Major
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4
Chords:
(G)Oh, be careful little (D)eyes what you (G)see,
(G)Oh, be careful little (D)eyes what you (G)see,
For the (C)Father up above
Is (G)looking down in (D)love,
Oh, be (G)careful little (D)eyes what you (G)see.
(Hindi Lyrics Example – similar structure to English)
(G)Dekh dhyan se (D)meri (G)ankhon,
(G)Dekh dhyan se (D)meri (G)ankhon,
Kyonki (C)Prabhu upar (G)se,
Dekh (D)raha hai (G)prem (G)se,
Dekh (G)dhyan se (D)meri (G)ankhon.
(Other verses: “mere kaan kya sunein,” “mere haath kya karen,” “mere paun kahan jayen,” “meri zubaan kya bole”)
Actions:
“Aankhein kya dekhen”: Point to eyes.
“Kaan kya sunein”: Point to ears.
“Haath kya karen”: Show hands.
“Paun kahan jayen”: Point to feet.
“Zubaan kya bole”: Point to tongue.
“Prabhu upar se”: Point up.
- Khushiyon Ka Din (खुशियों का दिन)
Writer: Anonymous/Traditional (Hindi version of “This is the Day”)
Scale (Key): Often D Major
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4
Chords:
(D)Khushiyon ka (G)din, (D)khushiyon ka (A)din,
(D)Yahowah ne (G)banaya (D)hai, (A)Yahowah ne (D)banaya (D)hai.
Hum (D)anand (G)karenge, (D)hum (A)anand (D)karenge,
Aur (D)khush (G)rahenge, (D)aur (A)khush (D)rahenge.
(D)Khushiyon ka (G)din (D)jo (A)Yahowah ne (D)banaya (D)hai,
Hum (D)anand karenge (G)aur (D)khush rahenge.
(D)Khushiyon ka (G)din, (D)khushiyon ka (A)din,
(D)Yahowah ne (G)banaya (D)hai. (D)
Actions:
“Khushiyon ka din”: Smile, make happy gestures.
“Yahowah ne banaya hai”: Point up.
“Anand karenge”: Raise hands in joy, clap.
“Khush rahenge”: Smile widely.
- Ek Nanhi Si Jyoti (एक नन्ही सी ज्योति)
Writer: Anonymous/Traditional (Hindi version of “This Little Light of Mine”)
Scale (Key): Often G Major
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4
Chords:
(G)Yeh nanhi si (C)jyoti (G)meri, (D)main ise (G)chamkaunga,
(G)Yeh nanhi si (C)jyoti (G)meri, (D)main ise (G)chamkaunga,
(G)Yeh nanhi si (C)jyoti (G)meri, (D)main ise (G)chamkaunga,
(G)Chamkaunga, (D)chamkaunga, (G)chamkaunga.
(Other verses: “Andhere mein chhupaun na”, “Shaitan bujhaye na”, “Har jagah main jaunga”)
Actions:
“Nanhi si jyoti”: Point up with finger, like a small light.
“Main ise chamkaunga”: Wiggle fingers like sparkling light, or extend arms outwards.
“Andhere mein chhupaun na”: Shake head “no”, then put hands over head as if covering.
“Shaitan bujhaye na”: Shake head “no”, then blow outwards.
- Yeshu Mera Jeevan (यीशु मेरा जीवन)
Writer: Anonymous/Traditional
Scale (Key): Often C Major
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4
Chords:
(C)Yeshu mera (G7)jeevan, (C)Yeshu mera (F)pran,
(C)Yeshu mera (G7)sab kuch, (C)Yeshu mera (G7)jaan. (C)
(Chorus)
(C)Yeshu hi (G7)Yeshu, (C)har pal (F)Yeshu,
(C)Mere (G7)saath (C)Yeshu (G7)hai. (C)
Actions:
“Yeshu mera jeevan”: Hands over heart.
“Yeshu mera pran”: Deep breath.
“Yeshu mera sab kuch”: Open arms wide.
“Har pal Yeshu”: Point to self, then sweep hand around for “every moment.”
- Aao Baccho Aao (आओ बच्चो आओ)
Writer: Anonymous/Traditional
Scale (Key): Often G Major
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4
Chords:
(G)Aao baccho (C)aao, (G)Yeshu (D)ke paas (G)aao,
(G)Aao baccho (C)aao, (G)Yeshu (D)ke paas (G)aao.
(Chorus)
(G)Voh (C)tumhen (G)pukare (D)hai,
(G)Voh (C)tumhen (G)bulaye (D)hai. (G)
Actions:
“Aao baccho aao”: Wave hands invitingly.
“Yeshu ke paas aao”: Point up, then make a coming motion.
“Voh tumhe pukare hai”: Cup hand to ear, as if listening.
- Hallelujah Stuti (हालेलुया स्तुति)
Writer: Anonymous/Traditional (A very common praise chorus)
Scale (Key): Often D Major
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4
Chords:
(D)Hallelujah (A)stuti (G)prashansa (D)ho,
(D)Hallelujah (A)stuti (G)prashansa (D)ho.
(D)Prabhu (A)Yeshu (G)ki (D)jai (A)ho,
(D)Prabhu (A)Yeshu (G)ki (D)jai (A)ho.
Actions:
“Hallelujah stuti prashansa ho”: Raise hands high, clap.
“Prabhu Yeshu ki jai ho”: Thumbs up, or wave hand.
- Main Hun Titli (मैं हूँ तितली)
Writer: Anonymous/Traditional (A popular children’s song, often adapted for Christian themes)
Scale (Key): Often C Major
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4
Chords:
(C)Main hun (G7)titli, (C)main hun (F)titli,
(C)Upar (G7)udti (C)titli. (2)
(Chorus)
(C)Yeshu ne (G7)mujhe (C)banaya (F)hai,
(C)Sundar (G7)titli (C)banaya (F)hai. (C)
Actions:
“Main hun titli”: Flap arms like butterfly wings.
“Upar udti titli”: Raise arms up while flapping.
“Yeshu ne mujhe banaya hai”: Point up, then to self.
“Sundar titli banaya hai”: Make a big circle with hands, indicating beauty.
- Machhuaare Bano (मछुआरे बनो)
Writer: Anonymous/Traditional (Hindi version of “Fishers of Men”)
Scale (Key): Often G Major
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4
Chords:
(G)Main tumhe (C)machhuaare (G)banaunga,
(Machhuaare (D)banaunga, (G)machhuaare (G)banaunga,)
(G)Main tumhe (C)machhuaare (G)banaunga,
(D)Yadi (G)tum (D)mera (G)peechha (G)karo.
(Chorus)
(G)Yadi (C)tum (G)mera (D)peechha (G)karo,
(G)Yadi (C)tum (G)mera (D)peechha (G)karo,
(G)Main tumhe (C)machhuaare (G)banaunga,
(D)Yadi (G)tum (D)mera (G)peechha (G)karo.
Actions:
“Machhuaare banaunga”: Mimic casting a fishing line.
“Mera peechha karo”: Point to self, then make a walking motion with fingers.
- Prabhu Tu Kitna Achha Hai (प्रभु तू कितना अच्छा है)
Writer: Anonymous/Traditional (Hindi version of “God Is So Good”)
Scale (Key): Often C Major
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4
Chords:
(C)Prabhu tu (G7)kitna (C)achha (F)hai,
(C)Prabhu tu (G7)kitna (C)achha (C)hai,
(C)Prabhu tu (G7)kitna (C)achha (F)hai,
(C)Mujhe (G7)prem (C)karta (C)hai.
(Other verses: “prarthana sunta hai”, “mukti deta hai”, “mujhse prem karta hai”)
Actions:
“Kitna achha hai”: Thumbs up, or open hands outward.
“Mujhe prem karta hai”: Point to self, or hug self.
- Halleluyah Amen (हालेलुया आमीन)
Writer: Anonymous/Traditional (Simple, repetitive praise song)
Scale (Key): Often G Major
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4
Chords:
(G)Halleluyah, (C)Halleluyah,
(G)Halleluyah, (D)Amen. (2)
(Chorus)
(G)Praise the (C)Lord, Praise the (G)Lord,
(D)Halleluyah (G)Amen. (2)
Actions:
“Halleluyah”: Raise hands.
“Amen”: Clap hands.
“Praise the Lord”: Raise hands higher.
- Yeh Hai Khet (यह है खेत)
Writer: Anonymous/Traditional (A song about working for God, often with harvesting imagery)
Scale (Key): Often D Major
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4
Chords:
(D)Yeh hai (G)khet, (D)yeh hai (A)fasal,
(D)Yeshu (G)ne di (D)hai (A)humein. (D)
(Chorus)
(D)Hum (G)jayenge, (D)hum (A)katenge,
(D)Yeshu (G)ke liye (D)kaam (A)karenge. (D)
Actions:
“Yeh hai khet”: Extend arms wide, as if showing a field.
“Yeh hai fasal”: Bring hands together as if gathering harvest.
“Hum jayenge”: March in place.
“Hum katenge”: Mimic cutting/harvesting.
“Kaam karenge”: Make working motions with hands.
- Aasmaan Se Aaya (आसमान से आया)
Writer: Anonymous/Traditional (About Jesus coming from heaven)
Scale (Key): Often C Major
Rhythm (Meter): 4/4
Chords:
(C)Aasmaan se (G7)aaya, (C)Yeshu (F)hamare (C)liye,
(C)Aasmaan se (G7)aaya, (C)Yeshu (F)hamare (C)liye.
(Chorus)
(C)Krus par (G7)marr (C)gaya, (F)humko (C)bachane (G7)ke (C)liye. (2)
Actions:
“Aasmaan se aaya”: Point up and then bring hands down.
“Krus par marr gaya”: Cross arms over chest.
“Humko bachane ke liye”: Open arms wide, as if embracing.
