⏰ Step Back in Time with When You’re a Kid in WW2

Bring your World War 2 topic to life with When You’re a Kid in WW2 – a super primary school history song packed full of fascinating facts about what life was like for children during the war. With its Glenn Miller-inspired style and toe-tapping Big Band backing, this upbeat tune makes learning history as fun as it is memorable.

Designed to spark curiosity, the song introduces pupils to the experiences of children in WW2 while encouraging active participation through singing and movement. The lively rhythm also provides endless opportunities for dance routines, making it perfect for a class assembly, history lesson, or performance.

🎶 What’s Included in Your Song Pack

• Vocal track – supports teaching and learning

• Big Band-style backing track – captures the authentic 1940s sound

• Printable sheet music – melody line, piano/keyboard, and lyrics

• Full lyrics (PDF and PowerPoint) – ready for classroom printing or projecting on screen

💡 Music Education Benefits

• Builds cross-curricular links between history and music

• Introduces children to swing/Big Band styles

• Encourages ensemble singing, rhythm, and movement

• Makes learning about WW2 engaging and memorable

💛 Why Teachers Love When You’re a Kid in WW2

Teachers love this song for its mix of historical accuracy and fun performance appeal. The upbeat style instantly engages pupils, while the lyrics provide educational value that supports the curriculum. It’s a song that both informs and entertains – a real classroom hit!

🌟 A Must-Have for Your WW2 Topic

Enhance your World War 2 unit with When You’re a Kid in WW2 – the perfect resource to combine music, history, and performance.

👉 Download the When You’re a Kid in WW2 Song Pack instantly and let the history – and the music – begin!

Looking for more history song inspiration? Explore our full History song collection for schools – a great resource to develop both historical knowledge and musical skills.

Included in your song pack:

1. audio file of backing track with instruments playing the melody in mp3 format
2. audio file of vocal track in mp3 format
3. song words in PDF format
4. sheet music in PDF format
5. PowerPoint of song words

Simply add this item to your basket and then proceed to checkout. You can use either a debit/credit card or a PayPal account on the payment platform.
All the files will appear in your account ready to download with one click as a compressed ‘zip’ file and you’ll have everything you need to get singing straight away!

Want to save money? Then the ‘WW2 Song Collection’ is for you! We’ve put all the WW2 songs together in one collection for a cheaper price than buying them individually.

When You’re A Kid In WW2 – Lyrics

No lights in the streets,
Two ounces of sweets,
Spitfires in the air,
Gas masks to wear,
U-boats in the sea,
Spam fritters for tea,
A battle of wits,
Survive the Blitz.
Churchill on the wireless,
‘Blood, toil, tears and sweat’,
Our country, it needs us
Cos it’s not over yet!
Mums working the land,
Glenn Miller’s Big Band,
Let’s make do and mend,
When will it end?
Dads off to the war,
Who knows what’s in store?
When you’re a kid in World War 2.

(instrumental)

Trains wait at the station,
We’re going away,
An evacuation
To a safe place to stay.

Searchlights on the planes,
Sing ‘We’ll Meet Again’,
Hopscotch to be played,
Dambusters raid,
Home Guard by the shore,
Who knows what’s in store?
When you’re a kid in World War 2,
When you’re a kid in World War 2.

© A M Dilkes 2013 primarysongs.co.uk

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