Wheels on the Bus – English Lyrics

• By: CoComelon

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the English language through the cheerful and repetitive tune of CoComelon's "Wheels on the Bus." This classic nursery rhyme is a fantastic way for learners to practice simple vocabulary related to transportation and common sounds. The song's clear and simple structure makes it easy to follow along and sing, helping to build confidence in language skills in a fun and engaging way.

[English]

(upbeat music)

- Yeah?

(baby laughs)

(kids laughing)

♪ 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 ♪

♪ The doors on the bus go open and shut ♪

♪ Open and shut, open and shut ♪

♪ The doors on the bus go open and shut ♪

♪ All through the town ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ The signals on the bus go blink, blink, blink ♪

♪ Blink, blink, blink ♪

♪ Blink, blink, blink ♪

♪ The signals on the bus go blink, blink, blink ♪

♪ All through the town ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ The motor on the bus goes vroom, vroom, vroom ♪

♪ Vroom, vroom, vroom ♪

♪ Vroom, vroom, vroom ♪

♪ The motor on the bus goes vroom, vroom, vroom ♪

♪ All through the town ♪

♪ The people on the bus go up and down ♪

♪ Up and down ♪

♪ Up and down ♪

♪ The people on the bus go up and down ♪

♪ All through the town ♪

♪ The babies on the bus go wah, wah, wah ♪

♪ Wah, wah, wah ♪

♪ Wah, wah, wah ♪

♪ The babies on the bus go wah, wah, wah ♪

♪ All through the town ♪

♪ The mommies on the bus go ssh, ssh, ssh ♪

♪ Ssh, ssh, ssh ♪

♪ Ssh, ssh, ssh ♪

♪ The mommies on the bus go ssh, ssh, ssh ♪

♪ All through the town ♪

♪ The daddies on the bus go I love you ♪

♪ I love you ♪

♪ I love you ♪

♪ The daddies on the bus go I love you ♪

♪ All through the town ♪

♪ 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 ♪

(upbeat music)

(baby gurgling)

(kid laughing)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
wheel /wiːl/ A1	noun - a circular object that revolves on an axle and is fixed below a vehicle or other object to enable it to move easily over the ground
bus /bʌs/ A1	noun - a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road, typically one serving the public on a fixed route
round /raʊnd/ A1	adjective - shaped like a circle or cylinder verb - move all the way around
door /dɔːr/ A1	noun - a hinged or sliding barrier that is moved to close an opening
open /ˈoʊpən/ A1	verb - move or cause to move so as to provide or reveal an entrance or way out
shut /ʃʌt/ A1	verb - move or cause to move into a position where access is barred
wiper /ˈwaɪpər/ A2	noun - a device for wiping rain or dirt from a window, especially on a vehicle
swish /swɪʃ/ A2	verb - move or cause to move with a whistling or rustling sound
signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ A2	noun - a gesture or action used to convey information or instructions
blink /blɪŋk/ A2	verb - close and open one's eyes rapidly
horn /hɔːrn/ A1	noun - a loud warning device on a vehicle
beep /biːp/ A2	verb - make a short, high-pitched sound, typically as a signal
motor /ˈmoʊtər/ A2	noun - a machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy
vroom /vruːm/ A2	verb - make the loud, revving sound of an engine
people /ˈpiːpəl/ A1	noun - human beings in general or considered collectively
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child
mommy /ˈmɑːmi/ A1	noun - a mother (often used by children)
daddy /ˈdædi/ A1	noun - a father (often used by children)
town /taʊn/ A1	noun - a densely populated area, typically smaller than a city

Key Grammar Structures

• The wheels on the bus go round and round

  ➔ Present simple tense for habitual actions

  ➔ Uses the simple present to describe repetitive or habitual actions as a fact.

• The doors on the bus go open and shut

  ➔ Imperative with descriptive action verbs

  ➔ This structure emphasizes an event or action that occurs regularly and is descriptive of the bus's features.

• The wipers on the bus go swish, swish, swish

  ➔ Onomatopoeic expressions to depict sounds

  ➔ Uses onomatopoeia to create vivid imagery of sounds associated with the bus actions.

• The people on the bus go up and down

  ➔ Present continuous tense to describe ongoing actions

  ➔ It indicates an ongoing action happening at the same time as other activities, emphasizing the continuity of the motion.

• The babies on the bus go wah, wah, wah

  ➔ Plural noun with verb phrase indicating ongoing sound

  ➔ Uses plural nouns and continuous sounds to depict ongoing vocalizations, emphasizing the repetitive nature.