Betawi children's song lyrics are usually short, mainly in the form of rhymes. The content is hilarious and witty. There are many moral teachings, although they need to be clearly expressed. Betawi children's songs are all about having fun.

The following is an excerpt from a Betawi children's song:

Sim Kelime-lime Kasim

Sim-sim kelime-lime kasim sim
Simpak daon rambutan tan
Tanduk uler mati ti
Tikus maen di loteng teng
Tengok ayam bertelor lor
Lori jalannya laju ju
Jual si minyak wangi ngi
Ngitung duit seperak rak
Rakus makannya sapi pi
Pitak pale si Ole le
Lenong maen di kampung pung
Pungut anak perawan wan
Wandi jago begadang dang
Dangdut ... Dangdut ... Dangdut

Iris iris Ketimun

Iris iris Ketimun
Ketimun dikolong meje
Iring-iring Bang Samiun
Bang Samiun pulang kereje

Adu dengkul ela-elo
Beradu dengkul keseleo
Adu dengkul ela-elo
Beradu dengkul keseleo

Pak Pung

Pak pung pak Mustape
Si Dule di rumenye

Ade tepung ade kelape
Ade gule di tengenye

Source: Ragam Budaya Betawi - Department of Culture and Museum 2002