Peace Songbook

I initially wrote this song for the kids (ages 5-9) who attend my summer JAMcamps, but I also sing it with pre-schoolers and even super young ones (in my JAMboodas Family Classes). It has simple accompanying dance moves and is very singable.

I wrote and recorded it in G, but consider transposing it to C for young children.

I hope you enjoy singing and dancing the song with your classrooms and families!

Charity Kahn

charity@jamjamjam.com

Lyrics

Verse 1
We love everyone
The people and the creatures
and the Earth and the sun
All around the world you know
peace has begun
‘Cause we love everyone

Verse 2
We are kind to everyone
The people and the creatures
and the Earth and the sun
All around the world you know
peace has begun
‘Cause we are kind to everyone

Chorus
We’re kind!
We’re kind!
We’re kind...to everyone!

Verse 3
We respect everyone
The people and the creatures
and the Earth and the sun
All around the world you know
peace has begun
‘Cause we respect everyone

Chorus
We respect!
We respect!
We respect...everyone!

Verse 4
We share with everyone
The people and the creatures
and the Earth and the sun
All around the world you know
peace has begun
‘Cause we share with everyone

Chorus
We share!
We share!
We share...with everyone!

Verse 5 (2x)
We love everyone
The people and the creatures
and the Earth and the sun
All around the world you know
peace has begun
‘Cause we love everyone

Chorus
We love!
We love!
We love...everyone!

* You can also adapt the song to include your own (or the kids' own) intentions; e.g., "We celebrate everyone," "We include everyone," "We welcome everyone," "We play with everyone," etc.

* Do the dance! Suggested choreography at http://www.youtube.com/charitykahn

Our songs for children about peace and justice, resolving conflicts, and celebrating our global family are more important than ever in these troubled times. These Peace Resources are intended to help us all move forward with hope and tools for song and action as we work together to build a healthier, more peaceful world.

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AntiBias, Bullying, Compassion, Conflict Resolution, Fear, Global Family, Grief, Justice, NonViolence, Other, Patriotic, Peace

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