Full Lyrics
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens,
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens,
Brown paper packages tied up with strings,
These are a few of my favorite things.
Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels,
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles,
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings,
These are a few of my favorite things.
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes,
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes,
Silver-white winters that melt into springs,
These are a few of my favorite things.
When the dog bites, when the bee stings,
When I'm feeling sad,
I simply remember my favorite things,
And then I don't feel so bad!
About This Song
"My Favorite Things" was written by Rodgers and Hammerstein for The Sound of Music (1959). Maria sings it to comfort the von Trapp children during a thunderstorm, teaching them to focus on happy memories when they're scared.
The song's list-making approach invites children to think about their own favourite things, making it a wonderful starting point for creative activities, journaling, and discussions about gratitude.
Its message — that thinking about good things can help us feel better when we're sad or scared — is a valuable emotional coping strategy that children can carry with them throughout life.