Körperteil Blues Lyrics in English Lichterkinder

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Körperteil Blues by Lichterkinder from German to English.

It goes from head to toe, from head to toe

One hand to greet and another hand to greet

We wave, wave, wave, wave, wave, wave, wave

For the body-part blues, for the body-part blues

At the very top is the head and on it is the hair

We see with the eye and smell with the nose

Below that is the mouth, we hear with the ear

And have 28 teeth, now we sing in chorus

It goes from head to toe, from head to toe

One hand to greet and another hand to greet

We wave, wave, wave, wave, wave, wave, wave

For the body-part blues, for the body-part blues

The head sits on the neck, next to it is the shoulder

On it is the arm, and if you look down it

There’s the hand, with it you rub your belly

Above that is the chest, now everyone sings loud

It goes from head to toe, from head to toe

One hand to greet and another hand to greet

We wave, wave, wave, wave, wave, wave, wave

For the body-part blues, for the body-part blues

We wiggle the hip and fidget the foot

It hangs at the bottom of the leg, that's exactly how it should be

We're singing now in chorus

It goes from head to toe, from head to toe

One hand to greet and another hand to greet

We wave, wave, wave, wave, wave, wave, wave

For the body-part blues, for the body-part blues

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SONG MEANING

“Körperteil Blues” is a lively, follow-along song that turns a simple anatomy lesson into a dance party. Starting “von Kopf bis Fuß” (from head to foot), Lichterkinder walks listeners through the body, highlighting head, hair, eyes, nose, mouth, ears, teeth, shoulders, arms, hands, chest, hips, legs, and feet while inviting everyone to wave, wiggle, and sing. Each verse connects a body part with what it can do – seeing with the eyes, smelling with the nose, rubbing the belly with the hand – making the vocabulary instantly memorable.

The repetitive chorus and playful “winke, winke” gestures turn learning into movement, so children (and grown-ups) physically act out each new word while the bluesy rhythm keeps the energy high. By the end of the song, learners have not only practiced a full set of German body-part terms but also enjoyed a mini workout that locks those words in place. It is an ideal track for classrooms, family sing-alongs, or anyone who wants to groove while growing their German.

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Lichterkinder Körperteil Blues Lyrics