{"id":11154,"date":"2026-06-15T11:13:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T11:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/?p=11154"},"modified":"2026-06-15T11:54:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T11:54:32","slug":"when-i-grow-up-nursery-rhyme-with-lyrics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/when-i-grow-up-nursery-rhyme-with-lyrics-11154\/","title":{"rendered":"When I Grow Up Nursery Rhyme With Lyrics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"780\">Children often dream about what they want to become in the future, and When I Grow Up is a cheerful nursery rhyme that celebrates those exciting dreams. The song introduces little ones to different professions such as firefighters, bakers, astronauts, and dancers in a simple and catchy way. Kids enjoy singing it because of its repetitive lines, easy tune, and fun actions that encourage movement. Parents and teachers love the rhyme because it helps children build vocabulary, practice speaking skills, and express their own ambitions. It also sparks conversations about careers and inspires creativity. With its playful rhythm and positive message, this rhyme makes early learning enjoyable while encouraging children to dream big and believe in themselves.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1bl0j8b\" data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"811\">When I Grow Up Song Lyrics<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"963\">These When I Grow Up words are simple, catchy, and encourage children to dream about their future careers.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-3-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-3496955330\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-3-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767176698570-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-3-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767176698570-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767176698570-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"lyric-wrapper\" data-lyrics=\"&lt;p&gt;When you grow up&lt;br \/&gt; what do you want to be?&lt;br \/&gt; When you grow up&lt;br \/&gt; what do you want to be?&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;When I grow up,&lt;br \/&gt; when I grow up,&lt;br \/&gt; when I grow up,&lt;br \/&gt; I want to be a firefighter.&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;When you grow up&lt;br \/&gt; what do you want to be?&lt;br \/&gt; When you grow up&lt;br \/&gt; what do you want to be?&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;When I grow up,&lt;br \/&gt; when I grow up,&lt;br \/&gt; when I grow up,&lt;br \/&gt; I want to be a baker.&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;When you grow up&lt;br \/&gt; what do you want to be?&lt;br \/&gt; When you grow up&lt;br \/&gt; what do you want to be?&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;When I grow up,&lt;br \/&gt; when I grow up,&lt;br \/&gt; when I grow up,&lt;br \/&gt; I want to be an astronaut.&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;When you grow up&lt;br \/&gt; what do you want to be?&lt;br \/&gt; When you grow up&lt;br \/&gt; what do you want to be?&lt;\/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;When I grow up,&lt;br \/&gt; when I grow up,&lt;br \/&gt; when I grow up,&lt;br \/&gt; I want to be a dancer.&lt;\/p&gt; \">\n<p><em>When you grow up<\/em><br \/>\n<em>what do you want to be?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>When you grow up<\/em><br \/>\n<em>what do you want to be?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>when I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>when I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>I want to be a firefighter.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you grow up<\/em><br \/>\n<em>what do you want to be?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>When you grow up<\/em><br \/>\n<em>what do you want to be?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>when I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>when I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>I want to be a baker.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you grow up<\/em><br \/>\n<em>what do you want to be?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>When you grow up<\/em><br \/>\n<em>what do you want to be?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>when I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>when I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>I want to be an astronaut.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you grow up<\/em><br \/>\n<em>what do you want to be?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>When you grow up<\/em><br \/>\n<em>what do you want to be?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>when I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>when I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>I want to be a dancer.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"16yo9vl\" data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1798\">Other Versions of When I Grow Up Song<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1917\">Many parents and teachers create their own versions of this rhyme to make it more personal and exciting for children.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Doctor Version<\/h3>\n<p><em>When you grow up<\/em><br \/>\n<em>What do you want to be?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>When you grow up<\/em><br \/>\n<em>What do you want to be?<\/em><\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-4-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-2467736838\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-4-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767176704194-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-4-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767176704194-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767176704194-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><em>When I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>When I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>When I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>I want to be a doctor.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>2. Teacher Version<\/h3>\n<p><em>When you grow up<\/em><br \/>\n<em>What do you want to be?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>When you grow up<\/em><br \/>\n<em>What do you want to be?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>When I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>When I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>I want to be a teacher.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>3. Chef Version<\/h3>\n<p><em>When you grow up<\/em><br \/>\n<em>What do you want to be?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>When you grow up<\/em><br \/>\n<em>What do you want to be?<\/em><\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-6-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-3726705594\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-6-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088184806-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-6-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088184806-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088184806-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><em>When I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>When I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>When I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>I want to be a chef.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>4. Police Officer Version<\/h3>\n<p><em>When you grow up<\/em><br \/>\n<em>What do you want to be?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>When you grow up<\/em><br \/>\n<em>What do you want to be?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>When I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>When I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>I want to be a police officer.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>5. Artist Version<\/h3>\n<p><em>When you grow up<\/em><br \/>\n<em>What do you want to be?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>When you grow up<\/em><br \/>\n<em>What do you want to be?<\/em><\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-8-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-3652800756\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-8-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088225211-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-8-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088225211-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088225211-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><em>When I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>When I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>When I grow up,<\/em><br \/>\n<em>I want to be an artist.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"d9l32v\" data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2467\">Gestures &#8211; How to Teach When I Grow Up to Kids<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2641\">This rhyme becomes even more enjoyable when children use actions while singing. Simple gestures help kids remember the words and stay actively involved throughout the song.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-9-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-1460180452\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-9-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088242748-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-9-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088242748-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088242748-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<ul data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"3244\">\n<li data-section-id=\"cf83xz\" data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2770\">Raise both hands and ask, &#8220;What do you want to be?&#8221; while shrugging your shoulders to encourage children to think and answer.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6waru3\" data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2888\">Point to yourself and smile during &#8220;When I grow up&#8221; so children understand they are talking about their own future.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ropd0r\" data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2978\">Pretend to hold a fire hose and spray water while singing about becoming a firefighter.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yr8cz2\" data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3060\">Act as if you are mixing dough and baking bread when the song mentions a baker.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"oauxxf\" data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3156\">Stretch your arms wide like wings and look up at the sky while pretending to be an astronaut.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zythj2\" data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3244\">Twirl around or sway your arms gracefully to imitate a dancer during the final verse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"10vj6pz\" data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3270\">History &amp; Quick Facts<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3834\">When I Grow Up is a modern children&#8217;s rhyme that introduces young learners to different jobs and future aspirations. The song was created by the educational music team at Skyship Entertainment and was published as part of their children&#8217;s music collection. It became popular through animated videos and classroom activities that encourage children to talk about careers and dreams. Its repetitive lyrics and simple tune have made it a favorite among parents, teachers, and preschool children around the world.<\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"15ogoz\" data-start=\"3836\" data-end=\"3857\"><strong>Interesting Facts<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-10-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-2461096663\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-10-Para', [[300, 250], [336, 280]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088080599-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-10-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088080599-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088080599-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<ul data-start=\"3859\" data-end=\"4598\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1az7zop\" data-start=\"3859\" data-end=\"3990\">The rhyme introduces four different professions: firefighter, baker, astronaut, and dancer.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"v9punt\" data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4102\">Children can easily replace the professions with their own dream careers, making the song highly interactive.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kjh50y\" data-start=\"4103\" data-end=\"4186\">The tune uses repetition, which helps young children memorize the lyrics quickly.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"uaaah0\" data-start=\"4187\" data-end=\"4338\">The song is widely used in preschools and early learning classrooms to teach vocabulary related to occupations.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"o5q1za\" data-start=\"4339\" data-end=\"4443\">It encourages children to think positively about their future and share their aspirations with others.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vsnl8j\" data-start=\"4444\" data-end=\"4598\">The rhyme has been translated and enjoyed by children in many countries through educational videos and activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"nzlat2\" data-start=\"4600\" data-end=\"4627\">Suitable Age &amp; Learnings<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4629\" data-end=\"4817\">This rhyme is ideal for children aged 2 to 6 years because the lyrics are easy to understand and repeat. It combines music, movement, and imagination to make learning fun and engaging.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-7-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-1150476264\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-7-Para', [[300, 250], [336, 280]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088205406-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-7-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088205406-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088205406-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<ul data-start=\"4819\" data-end=\"5468\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1v3t5gy\" data-start=\"4819\" data-end=\"4923\"><strong data-start=\"4821\" data-end=\"4842\">Career awareness:<\/strong> Children learn about different occupations and the roles people play in society.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2hozgx\" data-start=\"4924\" data-end=\"5031\"><strong data-start=\"4926\" data-end=\"4953\">Vocabulary development:<\/strong> The rhyme introduces words such as firefighter, baker, astronaut, and dancer.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tdk9i8\" data-start=\"5032\" data-end=\"5136\"><strong data-start=\"5034\" data-end=\"5054\">Speaking skills:<\/strong> Repeating the lyrics helps children improve pronunciation and sentence formation.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18z9qfa\" data-start=\"5137\" data-end=\"5241\"><strong data-start=\"5139\" data-end=\"5170\">Creativity and imagination:<\/strong> Kids imagine their future selves and express their dreams confidently.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ic47xx\" data-start=\"5242\" data-end=\"5342\"><strong data-start=\"5244\" data-end=\"5265\">Listening skills:<\/strong> Following the rhythm and actions improves attention and listening abilities.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1oyhu5q\" data-start=\"5343\" data-end=\"5468\"><strong data-start=\"5345\" data-end=\"5377\">Social and emotional growth:<\/strong> The song encourages children to share their interests and appreciate the dreams of others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1xvwnkw\" data-start=\"5470\" data-end=\"5477\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"oqj5t4\" data-start=\"5479\" data-end=\"5531\">1. What is the rhyming scheme of When I Grow Up?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5533\" data-end=\"5693\">The rhyme mainly uses repetition and rhythm rather than a fixed rhyming scheme. Its repeated phrases make it easy for young children to remember and sing along.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-5-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-1266938318\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-5-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088170978-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-5-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088170978-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088170978-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"yauea7\" data-start=\"5695\" data-end=\"5742\">2. What does When I Grow Up teach children?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5744\" data-end=\"5899\">The rhyme teaches children about different professions, encourages them to dream about their future, and helps improve vocabulary and communication skills.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"47k4if\" data-start=\"5901\" data-end=\"5954\">3. What age group is suitable for When I Grow Up?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5956\" data-end=\"6085\">The rhyme is best suited for children aged 2 to 6 years, although older kids also enjoy singing and acting out different careers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6102\" data-end=\"6726\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">When I Grow Up is a delightful nursery rhyme that inspires children to dream about their future in a joyful way. Its simple lyrics and catchy melody make it easy for young learners to sing along and remember. The rhyme introduces different professions while helping children build vocabulary and confidence. Adding gestures and creative activities makes the experience even more enjoyable. Parents and teachers can use this song to encourage meaningful conversations about goals and aspirations. Most importantly, it reminds children that their dreams matter and that they can imagine endless possibilities for the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Children often dream about what they want to become in the future, and When I Grow Up is a cheerful nursery rhyme that celebrates those exciting dreams. The song introduces little ones to different professions such as firefighters, bakers, astronauts, and dancers in a simple and catchy way. 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