It was selected by the Agency of Cultural Affairs and the National Congress of Parents and Teachers Associations of Japan.
In 2020, Granger Smith recorded a version that relied on alcohol drinking called "Country and Ya Know It".
Many variations on the substance of the first three verses exist, including:[11] Oh, Be Careful Little Eyes is a very popular Christian children's song.
The song is rooted in the biblical principle of living a life pleasing to God, particularly in line with verses such as Proverbs 4:23, which encourages guarding the heart, and Psalm 101:3, which advises not to set wicked things before people's eyes.
[13] [14] Each verse of the song addresses a different part of the body with a sense, to encourage children to be careful with what they see with their eyes, hear with their ears, trust with their mind, etc.
[15] "Oh, Be Careful Little Eyes" is a reminder to children that God is omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent, so to be mindful.