Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is a traditional English nursery rhyme, with lyrics written by Jane Taylor and first published as The Star in 1806. Its melody comes from the older French tune Ah vous dirai-je, maman, which was already widely known in the eighteenth century. Because the song is taught to young children in many countries, it has become one of the most recognisable melodies in the world. Online, short music-box and piano versions are reused in baby content, sleep videos and nostalgic edits, keeping the simple tune familiar to new generations.