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Added Song 2 of 69 · The Added Songs — Songs of Praise

Clap and Sing

Grade 1 · G major, joyful march, about 116 BPM. Stomp and clap on the beat. Call-and-response: teacher sings the call, children sing the response in bold.

Thread

Learning to praise Him

Instruments

Rhythm sticks, woodblock, hand drums; voices in call-and-response.

The notes and instruments stand exactly as created — skilled musicians can already play this music as written.

Lyrics

Chorus

We praise Yahweh, yes we do! (yes we do!)
We praise Yahweh, me and you! (me and you!)
Clap your hands (clap clap), stomp your feet (stomp stomp),
Praise Him with the music's beat!

Verse 1

In the morning when I wake, (stretch up)
I will praise Him — (children: "I will praise Him!")
For the breakfast that I eat, (rub tummy)
I will thank Him — (children: "I will thank Him!")

(Chorus)

Verse 2

When I'm playing in the sun, (march in place)
I will praise Him — (children: "I will praise Him!")
When the busy day is done, (yawn and stretch)
I will thank Him — (children: "I will thank Him!")

(Chorus)

Teaching Note

Praise is not only for church or assembly — it belongs to mornings, meals, play, and bedtime. This song teaches children that praise is a daily habit, woven through an ordinary day.

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