Peace Songbook

Your Own Song

Music and lyrics by Sharon Joy

The song was created to exemplify cooperation; when we each add our own individual contribution and work together, we form a beautiful harmonious sound. Let that be our world as we honor each other's unique qualities and blend together in love, joy, and song!

The instruments heard in the intro include:

Berimbau - Brazil
Castenets - Spain
Koto - Japan
Shekere - Africa
Talking Drum - Africa
Claves
Kalimba - Africa
Arabian Flute
Steel Drums - West Indies
Cajun Accordion
Marimba - West Indies
Conga Drums

The singers are from the musical group “Future!” who are featured on the “We are the Future” recording. They were teenage vocalists in Houston at the time of the recording. More information is on the liner notes of the CD.

Lyrics

Everybody has his own song.

Everybody has a song his own.

Sing your song with me, my friend,

And we'll not sing alone, oh, no,

We'll not sing alone.

This is a song that was created for group participation. It has been translated and performed in many languages around the world. The refrain is simple. There is a layered section in which participants or groups each sing a repeated phrase on vocables. The recorded introduction includes instruments from around the world.

It's fun to hand out percussion instruments, as this song promotes participation in every way.

For translations in Spanish, Hebrew, and Arabic or a recording of the instrumental music only contact sharjoy@joysounds.net.

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.

Find songs about:

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

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