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Jul 31, 2015 · Raffi: What the words contain is truth about the human condition: the more we come together in various ways, the happier we’ll be, the more resourceful, the more productive, the healthier we’ll be. I’m learning in my 60s that it’s in relationships that we’re strong, because none of us is an island.
Jun 27, 2024 · “The More We Get Together” carries a powerful message of unity and friendship. The lyrics emphasize the importance of building connections with others, as the more we come together, the happier we will be. The song encourages inclusivity, highlighting how your friends can become my friends, and vice versa.
- Judy Gibson
- Children’s music
- Traditional
Jan 5, 2024 · “The More We Get Together” by Raffi is more than just a children’s song – it carries a profound message that resonates with people of all ages. Its ability to bring people together, celebrate friendship, and promote happiness is something we can all appreciate.
- Janet Matthews
Sep 6, 2024 · "The More We Get Together" by Raffi is a cheerful song that celebrates the joy of friendship and community. The central theme emphasizes the happiness that comes from being together with others, illustrating the importance of social connections in our lives.
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The More We Get Together is Raffi's first children's song on his Singable Songs for the Very Young album.
The more we get together
Together, together
The more we get together
The happier we'll be
'Cause your friends are my friends
And my friends are your friends
Traditional arrangement by Raffi and Ken Whiteley, published by Homeland Publishing (Administered by Kohaw Music Inc (ASCAP)/Bicycle Music Company Inc II (SOCAN)).
•Raffi: Guitar
•Bob Doidge: Bass
•Ken Whiteley: Mandolin
•The 1976 version plays in D major, the 1984 concert version plays in E major, and the 1988 concert version plays in G-flat major in a-capella.
•This song is sung to the tune of the German folk song, "O Du Lieber Augustin" and the children's song, "Did You Ever See a Lassie?".
"The More We Get Together", now regarded today as a popular English-language children's song, of American origin, [1] [2] was originally written by Irving King as the anthem of the Ancient Order of Froth Blowers, to be sung to an old Viennese tune, "O du lieber Augustin".
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Jan 25, 2022 · In the first episode of Fatherly’s new podcast, Finding Raffi, the singer discusses his famous 1976 song, “The More We Get Together,” which was immortalized in 1984 concert footage on the VHS release A Young Children’s Concert with Raffi.
