The Wheels on the Bus | Lyrics, Actions & Free Beginner Piano Sheet Music

from the MMF Songbook

History for 'The Wheels on the Bus'

The Wheels on the Bus is a popular children's song from the United States that appeared in the mid-20th century. The tune is actually based on a much older British song called Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush. Because it has a catchy rhythm and fun hand actions, it became a favorite way for kids to stay entertained during long bus rides!

Lyrics for 'The Wheels on the Bus'

The wheels on the bus go round and round
Round and round, round and round
The wheels on the bus go round and round
All through the town.
(Roll hands)

The wipers on the bus go "Swish, swish, swish,
Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish"
The wipers on the bus go "Swish, swish, swish"
All through the town.
(Make windshield wipers with arms)

The door on the bus goes open and shut
Open and shut, open and shut
The door on the bus goes open and shut
All through the town.
(Cover eyes with hands)

The horn on the bus goes "Beep, beep, beep
Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep, beep"
The horn on the bus goes "Beep, beep, beep"
All through the town.
(Honk horn)

The gas on the bus goes "Glug, glug, glug
Glug, glug, glug, glug, glug, glug"
The gas on the bus goes "Glug, glug, glug"
All through the town.
(Fill gas tank)

The money on the bus goes "Clink, clink, clink,
Clink, clink, clink, clink, clink, clink"
The money on the bus goes "Clink, clink, clink"
All through the town.
(Put money in cash box)

The baby on the bus says, "Wah, wah, wah!
Wah, wah, wah, wah, wah, wah!"
The baby on the bus says, "Wah, wah, wah!"
All through the town.
(Hands in fists rub eyes)

The people on the bus say, "Shh, shh, shh,
Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh"
The people on the bus say, "Shh, shh, shh"
All through the town.
(Pointer finger to mouth)

The mommy on the bus says, "I love you,
I love you, I love you"
The daddy on the bus says, "I love you, too"
All through the town.
(Hug yourself)

Related Resources for 'The Wheels on the Bus'

Piano Sheet Music

The Wheels on the Bus for Beginner/Level 1 Piano Solo

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