The words originated as a poem titled "The Star," written by English poet Jane Taylor (1783–1824). It was first published in 1806 in Rhymes for the Nursery , a collection co-authored with her sister, Ann Taylor.
Introduces the childlike wonder of seeing a star "like a diamond in the sky". Karaoke - Karaoke - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
The tune is based on the 1761 French melody "Ah! vous dirai-je, maman" (translated as "Ah! Shall I tell you, Mama"). This same melody is used for the "Alphabet Song" and "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep" . The words originated as a poem titled "The