# Dreh dich, kleiner Kreisel

"Dreh dich, kleiner Kreisel" is a tiny German movement song in which children spin round and round like a little spinning top, until "now it's your turn" and another child takes over.

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Sung in | German |
| Words by | Traditional |
| First known | traditional movement game; author unknown |
| Best for ages | 2–7 |
| Mood | dancing, playful |
| Page | https://littlesongbook.com/songs/dreh-dich-kleiner-kreisel/ |

## Lyrics

### Verse 1 (de)

Dreh dich kleiner Kreisel, dreh dich immerzu,
rundherum und rundherum und jetzt kommst du.

### English translation (en)

Spin, little top, keep on spinning,
round and round and round about, and now it's your turn.

## Common questions

**How do you play "Dreh dich, kleiner Kreisel"?**

By spinning. The children turn round and round on the spot like a little top — "spin, little top, keep on spinning" — and on the last words, "und jetzt kommst du" ("and now it's your turn"), the turn passes to the next child, who becomes the top.

**What is a "Kreisel"?**

A Kreisel is a spinning top — the classic toy that whirls in place. The song turns the children themselves into little tops, which is why the whole game is about turning round and round.

**Who wrote "Dreh dich, kleiner Kreisel"?**

No author or firm origin is recorded. It is a short traditional movement game of the kind passed on informally in kindergartens, not a composed song with a known writer.

## Sources

- [Liederfarm — Dreh dich, kleiner Kreisel](https://liederfarm.de/dreh-dich-kleiner-kreisel.html)