SING!
We will be celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday on Monday, January 18th. Dr. King was actually born on January 15, 1929. We celebrate Dr. King because of the great work he did to try to make the United States a better, more tolerant place to be. Dr. King was a CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST (someone who fights to make sure that all people are treated fairly). He led NON-VIOLENT (a peaceful way to bring about change) protests to fight for the rights of people so we could live in a world where RACE (physical traits, like the color of your skin) or ETHNICITY (where you are from or who you are CULTURALLY [your customs and beliefs] would not make a difference in the way that you were treated.
Celebraremos el cumpleaños del Dr. Martin Luther King el lunes 18 de enero. El Dr. King nació en realidad el 15 de enero de 1929. Celebramos al Dr. King por el gran trabajo que hizo para tratar de hacer de los Estados Unidos un lugar mejor y más tolerante. El Dr. King era un ACTIVISTA DE DERECHOS CIVILES (alguien que lucha para asegurarse de que todas las personas sean tratadas de manera justa). Lideró protestas NO VIOLENTAS (una forma pacífica de lograr el cambio) para luchar por los derechos de las personas para que pudiéramos vivir en un mundo donde la RAZA (rasgos físicos, como el color de tu piel) o la ETNICIDAD (de dónde eres o quién eres CULTURALMENTE [tus costumbres y creencias] no marcarían una diferencia en la forma en que te trataron.
We Shall Overcome
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We shall overcome,
We shall overcome, We shall overcome, some day. Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe We shall overcome, some day. We'll walk hand in hand, We'll walk hand in hand, We'll walk hand in hand, some day. Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe We shall overcome, some day. We shall live in peace, We shall live in peace, We shall live in peace, some day. Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe We shall overcome, some day. |
We shall all be free,
We shall all be free, We shall all be free, some day. Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe We shall overcome, some day. We are not afraid, We are not afraid, We are not afraid, TODAY Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe We shall overcome, some day. We shall overcome, We shall overcome, We shall overcome, some day. Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe We shall overcome, some day. |
Everybody Ought to Know
Everybody ought to know (Everybody ought to know)
Well everybody ought to know (Well everybody ought to know)
Everybody ought to know:
-what freedom is (what freedom is)
-what justice is (what justice is)
-what friendship is (what friendship is)
-what happiness is (what happiness is)
-what freedom is (what freedom is)
Well everybody ought to know (Well everybody ought to know)
Everybody ought to know:
-what freedom is (what freedom is)
-what justice is (what justice is)
-what friendship is (what friendship is)
-what happiness is (what happiness is)
-what freedom is (what freedom is)
Sing About Martin
Sing about Martin (Sing about Martin)
Sing about caring (Sing about caring)
Sing about peace (sing about peace)
All around the world (all around the world)
Sing about Martin (Sing about Martin)
Sing about loving (Sing about loving)
Sing about peace (Sing about peace)
All around the world (All around the world)
Repeat 3X
Sing about caring (Sing about caring)
Sing about peace (sing about peace)
All around the world (all around the world)
Sing about Martin (Sing about Martin)
Sing about loving (Sing about loving)
Sing about peace (Sing about peace)
All around the world (All around the world)
Repeat 3X
Dear Dr. King
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Dear Dr. King (Dear Dr. King)
We're still working (We're still working) To live your words (To live your words) Down here on earth (Down here on earth) That dream of yours (That dream of yours) A distant shore (A distant shore) We struggle forward (We struggle forward) We pull the oar (We pull the oar) 'Tween black and white ('Tween black and white) We've made some strides (We've made some strides) 'Tween rich and poor ('Tween rich and poor) The gap's more wide (The gap's more wide) The currents strong (The currents strong) We're struggling (We're struggling) To move along (To move along) Dear Dr. King (Dear Dr. King) |
Dear Dr. King (Dear Dr. King)
Your dream still lives (Your dream still lives) In the wide eyes (In the wide eyes) Of all our kids (Of all our kids) We ask of them (We ask of them) To carry on (To carry on) Past where we've been (Past where we've been) And far beyond (And far beyond) The march is slow (The march is slow) The arc Is long (The arc is long) But it bends towards (But it bends towards) That ancient song (That ancient song) Words echoing (Words echoing) Words still to sing (Words still to sing) We're free at last (We're free at last) Dear Dr. King (Dear Dr. King) |
MLK Mash-Up
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Dear Dr. King (Dear Dr. King)
We're still working (We're still working) To live your words (To live your words) Down here on earth (Down here on earth) That dream of yours (That dream of yours) A distant shore (A distant shore) We struggle forward (We struggle forward) We pull the oar (We pull the oar) 'Tween black and white ('Tween black and white) We've made some strides (We've made some strides) 'Tween rich and poor ('Tween rich and poor) The gap's more wide (The gap's more wide) The currents strong (The currents strong) We're struggling (We're struggling) To move along (To move along) Dear Dr. King (Dear Dr. King) Everybody ought to know (Everybody ought to know) Well everybody ought to know (Well everybody ought to know) Everybody ought to KNOW...what FREEDOM is. (What FREEDOM is) Sing about Martin (Sing about Martin) Sing about caring (Sing about caring) Sing about peace (Sing about peace) All around the world (All around the world) Everybody ought to know (Everybody ought to know) Well everybody ought to know (Well everybody ought to know) Everybody ought to KNOW...what JUSTICE is. (What JUSTICE is) Sing about Martin (Sing about Martin) Sing about loving (Sing about loving) Sing about peace (Sing about peace) All around the world (All around the world) |
Everybody ought to know (Everybody ought to know)
Well everybody ought to know (Well everybody ought to know) Everybody ought to KNOW...what FRIENDSHIP is. (What FRIENDSHIP is) Sing about Martin (Sing about Martin) Sing about caring (Sing about caring) Sing about peace (Sing about peace) All around the world (All around the world) Sing about Martin (Sing about Martin) Sing about loving (Sing about loving) Sing about peace (Sing about peace) All around the world (All around the world) Everybody ought to know (Everybody ought to know) Well everybody ought to know (Well everybody ought to know) Everybody ought to KNOW...what HAPPINESS is. (What HAPPINESS is) Sing about Martin (Sing about Martin) Sing about caring (Sing about caring) Sing about peace (Sing about peace) All around the world (All around the world) Everybody ought to know (Everybody ought to know) Well everybody ought to know (Well everybody ought to know) Everybody ought to KNOW...what FREEDOM is. (What FREEDOM is) Sing about Martin (Sing about Martin) Sing about loving (Sing about loving) Sing about peace (Sing about peace) All around the world (All around the world) |
Dear Dr. King (Dear Dr. King)
Your dream still lives (Your dream still lives) In the wide eyes (In the wide eyes) Of all our kids (Of all our kids) We ask of them (We ask of them) To carry on (To carry on) Past where we've been (Past where we've been) And far beyond (And far beyond) The march is slow (The march is slow) The arc Is long (The arc is long) But it bends towards (But it bends towards) That ancient song (That ancient song) Words echoing (Words echoing) Words still to sing (Words still to sing) We're free at last (We're free at last) Dear Dr. King (Dear Dr. King) We're free at last (We're free at last) Dear Dr. King (Dear Dr. King) Everybody ought to know (Everybody ought to know) Well everybody ought to know (Well everybody ought to know) Everybody ought to KNOW...who MARTIN is. (Who MARTIN is) |
Love Somebody
Love Somebody, yes I do.
Love Somebody, yes I do.
Love Somebody, yes I do.
Love Somebody, but I don't love you!
Love Somebody, yes I do.
Love Somebody, yes I do.
Love Somebody, but I don't love you!
Bump Up Tomato
Bump up tomato.
I love the weather.
Bring back my heart to me.
And every minute, minute, minute my heart goes
criss-cross,
tomato sauce.
Criss-cross,
my heart is lost.
Bump up tomato,
bump up tomato,
bump up tomato,
freeze.
I love the weather.
Bring back my heart to me.
And every minute, minute, minute my heart goes
criss-cross,
tomato sauce.
Criss-cross,
my heart is lost.
Bump up tomato,
bump up tomato,
bump up tomato,
freeze.
The Harriet Tubman Song
One night I dreamed I was in slavery
‘Bout 1850 was the time
Sorrow was the only sign
Nothing about to ease my mind.
Out of the night appeared a lady
Leading a distant pilgrim band.
“First Mate” she cried, pointing her hand,
“Make room aboard for this young man!”
CHORUS:
“Come on up; I got a lifeline!
Come on up to this train of mine!
Come on up; I got a lifeline!
Come on up to this train of mine!”
She said her name was Harriet Tubman
And she drove for the Underground Railroad..
Hundreds of miles we traveled onward;
Gathering slaves from town to town;
Seeking every lost and found;
Setting those free that once were bound.
Somehow my heart was growing weaker,
I fell by the wayside, sinking sand.
Firmly did this lady stand,
She lifted me up and she took my hand.
CHORUS
CHORUS
‘Bout 1850 was the time
Sorrow was the only sign
Nothing about to ease my mind.
Out of the night appeared a lady
Leading a distant pilgrim band.
“First Mate” she cried, pointing her hand,
“Make room aboard for this young man!”
CHORUS:
“Come on up; I got a lifeline!
Come on up to this train of mine!
Come on up; I got a lifeline!
Come on up to this train of mine!”
She said her name was Harriet Tubman
And she drove for the Underground Railroad..
Hundreds of miles we traveled onward;
Gathering slaves from town to town;
Seeking every lost and found;
Setting those free that once were bound.
Somehow my heart was growing weaker,
I fell by the wayside, sinking sand.
Firmly did this lady stand,
She lifted me up and she took my hand.
CHORUS
CHORUS
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COURAGECourage (courage)
my friend (my friend) You do not walk alone We will (we will) walk with you (walk with you) And sing your spirit home Freedom (freedom) Patience (patience) Justice ( justice) Hope (hope) Courage (courage) |
CIVIL RIGHTS SONGS
Woke Up This Mornin’
Woke up this mornin’ with my mind
Stayed on freedom
Woke up this mornin’ with my mind
Stayed on freedom
Woke up this mornin’ with my mind
Stayed on freedom
Halelu-
Halelu-
Halelu-
Halelu-
Hallelujah!
*Walkin’ and Talkin’
Walk, walk...Walk, walk..with my mind on freedom!
Walk, walk...Walk, walk..with my mind on freedom!
Walk, walk...Walk, walk..with my mind on freedom!
Halelu-
Halelu-
Halelu-
Halelu-
Hallelujah!
*There ain’t no harm
*Singin’ and Shoutin’
Woke up this mornin’ with my mind
Stayed on freedom
Woke up this mornin’ with my mind
Stayed on freedom
Woke up this mornin’ with my mind
Stayed on freedom
Halelu-
Halelu-
Halelu-
Halelu-
Hallelujah!
*Walkin’ and Talkin’
Walk, walk...Walk, walk..with my mind on freedom!
Walk, walk...Walk, walk..with my mind on freedom!
Walk, walk...Walk, walk..with my mind on freedom!
Halelu-
Halelu-
Halelu-
Halelu-
Hallelujah!
*There ain’t no harm
*Singin’ and Shoutin’
JUBAJuba this and
Juba that Juba caught a Yellow cat Juba! Juba! Get over double trouble Juba! Juba! We grow the corn They give us the husk. We bake the bread They give us the crust. Juba! Juba! Get over double trouble Juba! Juba! We raise the meat They give us the skin, That's how they take Us poor folks In. Juba! Juba! Get over double trouble Juba! Juba! |
There was a time in American history when white people thought they could "own" another person and force them to work for them. Many of these people wore taken from their homes in Africa and forced to come to the United States. When these African's came here they brought many of their traditions, including their history of music and drumming. But slave owners were afraid that there were secret messages being passed back and forth in the rhythms that they played so the enslaved Africans had their drums taken away from them. But these were a resilient people and they did not allow these "masters" to hold them back. They came up with other ways of communication. They learned to use their bodies as percussion instruments. They would use their feet to stomp and tap during dance.
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Hand pattern steps:
P= pat (your lap or a desk/table) C= clap S= snap P, C, S P, C, S P, C, S P, C, S P, C, S P, P, P, P C, C, C, C P, P, P, P C, C, C, C P, C, P, C P, C, P, C P, P, P, P C, C, C, C P, P, P, P C, C, C, C Repeat with the other verses... |
Juba this and Juba that and Ju- ba caught a yellow cat Juba! Juba! Get over dou- ble trouble Juba! Juba |