Das Alphabet Lied: Alphabet Song in German with Umlauts and Eszett

Ms. Christina shares a German Alphabet Song, including the umlauts (Ä, Ö, Ü) and the Eszett (ß), on ukulele.

Chords and Lyrics:

[G] a b c d
[C] e f [G] g
[C] h i [G] j k
[D] l m n o [G] p
q r [C] s t
[G] u v [D] w
[G] x [C] y [G] und [D] z
[G] Ä Ö [C] Ü ß [G] [C] Jetzt ich [G] weiss mein [D] Alpha-[G]-bet.
(Now I know my alphabet.)

Skills and benefits:

Phonological awareness, learn how to pronounce letters in German, positive association with learning German.

Origins:

The Alphabet Song in English and German derives its tune from “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.”

Copyright: Public domain.