[HANASHIR:11958] RE: Eliyahu

[Sholom Simon <sholom...>]

At 08:50 AM 8/2/2002 -0400, Meris Ruzow wrote:
>I actually don't mind the traditional "Eliyahu."  The kids need to learn
>some traditional stuff.  This is also a way of joining together, and
>breaking right into "Shavua Tov" right afterwards.  You can have the
>kids hold hands in a circle, sway and get into the 3/4 time signature.
>The two work well together since they're in the same meter.

Agreed . . . and I like to follow that with a third song that is even more
upbeat.  Although it is 4/4 time, since it is in a minor key, it still
flows well.

It's called "A Good Week", and it is fantastic for younger kids, because
most of the song is "La La".

I _think_ it was written by Sally Heckelman's husband?  (or brother in
law).  I have no idea if it's been published or not.

The words are a simple: "A good week, a week of peace, a week filled with
happiness and joy" 2X, and then "la la la"

(I think one class of mine counted 63 "la's" !)

Chords for the words: Dm C Dm A7 | Dm C Dm A7-Dm
Chords for la la    : Dm Am C Dm-A7-Dm  2x

I wish I could be of more help!!  I'll sing it over the phone if anyone is
desparate!

-- Sholom


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