Mormon Elders Sing "How Can I Be"

[kaingaful]

this is cool as bros

[ILikedThatCookie]

Best version I heard so far - thank you!

[TATTUU81]

c this why the word of god not gettin out as fast as it should, cus the to busy sing ...

[eldervaldezisai]

from mexicoooo!!  sta genal la knsion cool

[Ebiakobo]

super et félicitation!

[miless58]

to yumyumyumyum100 if you listen to the song they say like jesus . . !! these men they talk about are great men who serve the lord and obey his every wish !! the men that lead our church to these days now !! they restored our gospel on to this earth so im just saying if you listen than you will know !! im a mormon my self . ,just trying to tell you that you made a mistake .

[sammycleair]

beautiful i love it they have such a nice voice i'm LDS also well I was baptize by Elders like these guys I will miss them too.

[YuliaSazonova]

Oh, this song has touched my heart! I love the harmony as well, thank you!!=)

[sssssssss999999]

they have to do something about those awful ties

[Aznpimp291]

Jesus Christ is my Savior!

CHRISTIAN !!!!!!

[mzklahnee]

Well this is my last post and its been a loooooooong two years... Thats because elder tee is coming home to torrance california...(finally).. will be arriving 2/22/10.... but this video is not because of him but the words of this song can motivate anyone who UNDERSTANDS missionary work and especially the words of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...."Go ye therefore and teach all nations.."Matt28:19-20... to preach the gospel of JC to the world... thank you puterguy1959..

[swippletip]

did they say how can i be like Christ anywhere?

[teldagur]

Elder Berger looks handsome....and they have nice voices too....go Elders!

[teldagur]

Elder Berger is cute...Lets go Missionaries....

[teldagur]

Elder Berger is cute...hope i can meet him someday....anyways lets go Missionaries....

[Mandokinhinha]

cantam bem hein hauahauahaua

[snowmanbandit88]

Elder T, wish you were still here in Charleston!

[puterguy1959]

Amen!

[Aenry]

ho nice!!!!! i downloading this video now!!! :P

[BeautifulEyes2014]

My brother sang this on his mission!! One of his companions taught it to him and they sang it for a Fireside!! :) I love this song! Do you know Elder Afatasi? Ohio, Columbus Mission?!?! Please let me know! I told my brother and he wanted me to ask!!

[LILTONGANDUDE4]

hhahahah wow!. on top of the roof!?? hahah

[yumyumyumyum100]

What about how can i be like Jesus what about him man? Your going to preach about the church dont preach about someone who is not Christ nephi is not christ. Your missions are to be perfectyion nephi was not perfection.

[puterguy1959]

Not sure about what you think this song is about if it is not about Christ???

[IAmJustSuperman]

@yumyumyumyum100 Nephi may not have been perfect, but he was upright before god. He had many great characteristics that almost all members of the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints wish they had.

Also.. they do say.. How can i be like Jesus in the song...

[SevBacarra]

They're not saying anything about Jesus because he was a perfect man. All the people they are talking about in the song are real men who were righteous and worthy to be in the presence of Jesus, and we need to be like them so we too can be in the presence of our Lord.

[donovonskaggs]

@yumyumyumyum100 well if you would have herd the hole song the best part is when they say i want to be like Jesus Christ! and its good to be like good people.

[IronMan2025]

Woot! Go Peoria, IL Mishos! I remember you guys! About two weeks till I get my call! :D

[mzklahnee]

Elder T is at Moline, IL, it may be his last transfer before he comes home.... He is a very lucky guy... i can't wait..

[Odoth]

sweet tie on the right

[OrangeZebraTree]

I WANT A MUSIC VIDEO! UKALALIE LMFAO

[tAYlORtANUVASA]

Another TALENTED tanuvasa !

[tAYlORtANUVASA]

TANUVASA PRIDE ! lols.

Same Last Name !

Anwaysz, GREAAAT V0ICES (:

[EgaoNoGenki]

Oh, dang it! I haven't found a single Black elder yet! This guy is a Pacific Islander.

[milkita2009ify]

i love the yucalele

[meanaye]

do you have the original version of this song?

[puterguy1959]

Please read throught the comments and the description this is answered many times.  Thanks

[xpediant12u]

I really like this song.... Even funnier is realizing that the video was posted by my dad and didn't realize it until I was listening to it and then noticing the poster's name....

[DAllinT8]

elder Tanuvasa..

we got the same last name..

must b cuzzins..

[mzklahnee]

you maybe rite or not.... dad's from saleimoa/nofoalii, but raised here in Southern Cal..relatives in Hawaii, Oregon, Texas, Washington, Kentucky, Georgia and Utah of course....

[milkita2009ify]

i hear5d that in ny mission too

[knistle101]

u guys are cute and good :-)

[lamanites02]

Its been a while... but just want to stop by and give you (puterguy1959) a stat where my bro (the poly guy) is at.. Normal, Illinois... He is doing great..6 months to go... Elder Tee shared with us a letter from a nonmember... "many come and go but there are some that will never be forgotten.... and that he hope to live longer so he can see part of his journey in life... the spirit is there whenever he opens his mouth" ..... good job elder and keep it up!

[skok8ha]

One of my companions taught this song to me. Do you know Lua Afatasi?

[tailotom]

i love diz song..

LDS all dah way..

choooohoooooo..

[thingz101]

that was really nice thanks

[seneti2008]

love this song! Nice job elders!

[chicosepsi69]

i love this video i give you guys two thumbs up its just amazing ...im like wow i identify myself with what the song says ... my mission will be awsome i know that i cant wait to receive my calling woo hoo!! hey where can i find the lirycs of this song ????

[lotaswaguer]

cool"""" but,,,, who is the autor???

or who is the name of the original song??

pliss...is so cool the song...thanks

[puterguy1959]

The author is listed in the details about the video. His name is Nela Otuafi.

[sia1500]

whats the missionary on the rights first name? cause i think i know him!

[theycallmetati]

wow! i loved it!!

great harmonizing:)

LDS all the time bby!!

lol! can i get the chords plzzz:)

[puterguy1959]

You can contact the author. He is listed as NelaOtuafi on YouTube. Thanks for your interest.

[kingcarrotflower]

What proof do you have that your stories from the book of Mormon are real? Please make sure that the scientific proof if you have any is accredited by a legit source if even possible.

[kickingmuli]

have you read the book of mormon? you should try it. its the same for the bible. how do we know that the bible is true. i know that the bible is true b/c i have read it and could feel it. i know that the book of mormon is the same. try to read if for real and pray about it. just try.

[musicalfreak716]

Although much has been proved scientifically. That is not how to receive a spiritual understanding of the Book of Mormon. Interllectually I understand the B of M But it goes deeper than that. I know spiritually that it is the word of God as he spoke to is prophets on the american continent.... As they testifiy of Jesus Christ. The Holy Ghost has witnessed to me of its truth. It can witness to you to. All you have to do is read it with a sincere heart. And pray with a desire to know of its truth.

[vane171717]

I love the song! and hey I met Elder Tanuvasa :]

[dannyar19525]

so did i i had dinner with him last night haha he go to ma chuch

[ramis001]

Cool !!

[iLOVECHEETOS3]

i missss youu elder tanuvasa !

RWH.

[mormontube]

Thank you for this wonderful song!

[santrim]

Please tune that uke! Aaagggghhhhh, my ears!!!

[kehoerydah]

VERy NiCE!

[yulytabonita]

love them!!! i love their work

[llellaaa]

I need the lyrics please.

[NelaOtuafi]

Check your inbox pls

[llellaaa]

Hi brothers and sisters, may I have the lyrics of this beautiful song, thanks sooooo much. love.

[DefendingMormonism]

great song!

[hausgirl63]

i know who wrote this song!

[afualo97]

Simply beautiful! Thanks Elders!

[ajpalalagi]

Simple and Sweet. Thank you elders.

[kahakiwitube]

Awesome job Elders!

Can you post your chords? Please?

[aeroplane616]

Could someone pls post the lyrics?

[NelaOtuafi]

Check your inbox

[aeroplane616]

Thank you very much. I really like your song :)

[aeroplane616]

wow. could someone pls post the lyrics? thanks

[CARAOTAS78]

Hermoso!!

[To0sa7]

aauuuu...Elderss mann, you guys sing BOM!

ahaha

i love this sing :)

[jUCCiNiT09]

i miss you elder tanuvasa!

[amoreeez]

ohh elders is beautiful your song!

be happy be mormon's

[jasonwallace8]

They were in Charleston, IL, which is east central. It was not long before Elder Tanuvasa left. He's now a zone leader in Sprinfield, IL, and Elder Burger is home in Oregon now.

[lamanites02]

Oh Yeah...... if you see elder tanuvasa, tell him .... we love him... he has 10 more months... wuuhuuu...

his family in california...

[thetiler]

Thanks for sharing ! Good singin !

[sjaajed]

this is so awesome. i am so happy that there is some decency with guys in this world. i live in utah. happy valley utah and my school is filled with sunday mormons who are so gross. so thank you so much!!

where are you guys at by chance? because im thinking that it's not hawaii but you just have a ukelele. haha thats cool!

[GreenGableFan]

OH LORD!!!!

[ajikimchee]

I LOVE THIS SONG

GREAT JOB. :)

you both have great voices.

thank you for posting this.

[auntisa]

Thanks Elders for this video.

i love the place, your voices and the musical instrument as well.

I'm expecting a little boy, and I've already make him listen to primary songs how to be a missionary and how to be like Jesus Christ.

And this song is just lovely

[sohkes94]

hey this is a good song...

is it ok if i can kno the chords on the ukelele

[jfreesprt]

I have been looking for a song my best friend and visiting teacher used to sing to me. It was "You're Not Alone". That song brought great comfort to me. She died years ago from cancer, I miss her.

[yvette0183]

jfreesprt I think the song you are looking for is written and sung my Michael McLean. Famous LDS songwriter. It says something like "Your not alone, even though right now, you are on your own, you are loved in ways that can't be shown" something like that.

[calivideoguy]

I am leaving the church, thanks for you kind remarks and caring. I have requested a bishops court. I no longer believe or accept js teachings or recognize him as a true prophet

[puterguy1959]

I am sorry to hear that. I hope you find what you are looking for.

[calivideoguy]

thanks

[purdylillady232]

hey just remember you can't say you didn't know.. Or as God puts it, " would have been better if you had not known".. :-)

[mzklahnee]

I hope you don't mind my asking but why? But I like puterguy's comments.. I also hope you all the best because I don't believe in JS anymore, I KNOW in my heart that JS was called to restored the gospel on earth... DARK AGES did exist... and the priesthood was taken away.. Amos 8:11-12.... take care...

[iiM2gOod4yAh]

aww... pretty.

[calivideoguy]

i like this vid, i served a mission for the church but the mission president sent me back home when i only had 6 months left because of self abuse.

I am now becoming really liberal in my thinking as a mormon. I reject the book or mormon and the book of abraham.

I still believe it is good to try to follow the word of wisdom.

[puterguy1959]

Calvideoguy,

I am glad you like the video. Know that we all have issues - that is the beauty of life here - that we have time to work these things out before returning to Heavenly Father. I ask for all to pray for you to help you in your struggles. Good luck at dealing with yourself - sometimes we are our worst enemy. God be with you!

[cdtrumpeter]

I really like this song. Is there sheet music for it any where or do you just have to listen to it long enough to know it? I would definitely like to learn this song before I leave on a mission. Great job, I really liked your version.

[s7e3f3i4t8a2]

wen u goin on ya missin bro?:)

God Bless everyone

[malakaiu]

Good singing elders. You guys may have the best version out there. Much love to my cousin Taniela Otuafi from the "Mana Poly All-Stars" for writing this song. God bless you all.

[HawaiianG4Life]

Are they still currently serving? I like their version a little better than the other because they keep it simple hahah

[mzklahnee]

THE haole went home... the poly elder is still on his mission (11 months).

[alanrob7]

I love it all!! Freak! i miss my mission!

[Eclipton]

You're not alone. There are many days I wish I was still serving my mission in Indiana.

[2LauraBeth2]

how awesome!!!! i'm a recent convert to the church (almost 7 months a member now) and I think one of the things that inspired me a lot was the music the missionaries shared with me each time they came to teach! My testimony has grown soooo much and it's because of people like you and videos/things like this that have helped! :)

Thank you for sharing!!!

[puterguy1959]

2LauraBeth2 - Glad to help you along your way!!! Know the Lord loves you!

[mzklahnee]

Mr puterguy1959 is a awesome guy. Yes, me too. Love the missionary songs. It really helps us to grow closer to the Lord.

By the way Mr. puterguy, I forward your message to Elder Tanuvasa. He is still singing and now playing piano..lol.. The last piano lesson the Elder took was when he was 8 yrs old.

[Fautasi1]

Im loving this song... Im inacive and i was just browosing thro and found this song... loving it.. it brought me to tears... and really inspired me... Mi... Im in the hospital now... and its sad that it takes something so simple as a song to make me think about all ive done in my life... n how i can be more like the people i love n adore the most instead of what ive turned out to be... great job you guys and god bless..

[johnnyu2123]

Bro', don't want to sound too LDS cheesy, but you are never too far from the reach of the 'Arms of the Lord'. Obviously, through this great video, he just reached out and touched you. And you just did alot of good in writing that... Never too far from His reach... Ever!

[puterguy1959]

Glad this touched your heart! May the Lord bless you in finding your way.

[mzklahnee]

Well, I come here like once a month just to listen to my brother and his companion (he's home now) and great to hear his voice and all that. Fautasi1, the Lord works in mysterious ways... If it takes a song for you to turn your life around, its never too late... This is a powerful song. Anyhow, my bro is turning "20" next week (17th)... Happy Bday Elder Tanuvasa

[llvidaloca]

well done elders!thanks for the awesome song!good luck in helping people be more like Jesus Christ :)

[Fehicharmedone]

How can i be lyk u Missionaries?, You Guys Rock!!

Loves it.

[mzklahnee]

HI... just an update on Elder Tanuvasa, he is at Springfield IL.. and doing very well. Oh, he is a zone leader and loves it. He can't believe the blessings just pouring while serving the Lord and one of them is his new calling and also at this time of his mission

9 months) He loves the gospel and hope everyone will find in their hearts that the church is sooooooooooo true.

[puterguy1959]

If you see Elder T - Tell him the Kelley's say Hello and we send our love!!! He is a great person and missionary and we are greatful to know him. Keep up the excellent work for the Lord!

[shaunamom4]

Beautiful job guys! love it and you are awesome...:o)You just lifted my heart here in Ca. with all of the turmoil swirling around us. thank you

[LizieB00]

gooooood job !!!! keep up the hard work !!!!

[rootedsoul]

..good job elders!!

and good job puterguy for

givin' credit to the talented

writer and composer of the song!!

go nelaaaaaaa!!

onward ever onward elders!!

[meleinu10]

Man when i see the missionaries sing this song i cry and reminds me of my older bros singing this when they returned from their missions!!

[MusicIsMySoul77]

Nice, nice, nice.......

Sweet harmonys fellas! Keep it up!

xx Miracle

[mzklahnee]

yes.. they sure are celebrities, thanks to bro. kelley.... but elder tanuvasa hasn't been healthy lately (off & on)... he probably need some poly food to energize himself.. but too bad he is miles and miles away from home... so when you say your prayers, please remember him...

[NatHarward]

this is so awesome. Elder Berger is celebrity! 10,000 views!

[carlosdouh]

i've got the tab for ukulele if anyone wants it! just message me! :)

[ywmaru]

How can I be a stripling warrior,

And learn to fight by faith?

I wanna be Samuel the Lamanite

I wanna be Benjamin the Wise

I wanna be like Abinidi

I wanna be like Jesus Christ

Oh tell me how can I be like them?

Oh tell me how can I be like them?

[lmaoatbrian]

can someone please send me a ukulele tab of this song, cause im dying to learn this song thanks alot.. great song btw :)

[ljhfjfdhgfd]

awe how cute i love missionaries

[caypinato]

Elder Tanuvasa is from my stake(: he's pretty amazing. good job elders!

[reupenaaa]

JOSEPHHHH!

[lamanites02]

hi reupenas.... haven't seen you guyz for the longest... tell your mom and dad we said hi... love you guyz..

[puterguy1959]

Sorry I cannot forward a message to the Elders from here.

[reupenaaa]

we will love yall too !

[CPO3Solovi]

Whoa you a Tanuvasa? I know your family, Some of them go to my ward. Rose Park 15th Samoan Ward here in SLC Utah. Hey this is a great song one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing this with us. Faafetail lava, Manuia le aso.

[tuajr89]

Dude, where did they learn this song!...my brother served in the pocatello idaho mission and when he came back he taught me this song...all my friends at church love this song!

[volcomstarrgurl]

you guys are awesome!! the harmonizing is amazing =]

[wdeadman49]

Great job guys!....keep singing for the Lord...love and peace always in your lives!

[DeLuzBarney]

Спасибо за эту невероятно красивую песню :)

[puterguy1959]

Добро пожаловать

You are welcome!

Translation for above comment posted by DeLuzBarney:

"Thank you for this incredibly beautiful song"

[ChubbZfobbs]

elder tee...well that's the name they call my bro. because its hard to pronounce our last name.. he said elder berger finished his mission.. he was sick last week... but was glad it didn't stop him from doing his duties because him and his companion found a family who wants to learn more about the church... YEAH that's joseph, nothing stops him from doing what is rite..oh by the way he's a DL..

[tamaliio90501]

"We too want to say thank you for posting this video....everytime we listened to them singing gives me goosebumps ... Keep on singing and preaching elders... we love you both....from Elder Tanuvasa's families in California"

[lamanites02]

JUST WANT TO SAY....thank you champaigne, IL or charleston ....for looking after elder tanuvasa....y'all don't know how much we missed him..His new home now is Davenport IA..from the bottom of mission area to the top..

[puterguy1959]

We loved him here and miss him now that he is gone.

[catharinadegroot]

he good job. where did elder Berger come from?

[alishaface222007]

Elder Berger is from Oregon. He's serving here in Charleston, IL right now but will be going home in less than 2 weeks. Elder Tanuvasa just left us not very long ago, and we didn't even get to say goodbye! They're both incredible missionaries!

[puterguy1959]

How right you are - they are incredible missionaries

[kanaidesunknown]

job well done.

meLOVE.

ldS babyy

[tamaMALOSI42]

Yep mah uncle NELA OTUAFI wrote this extremely amazing song!

[missymarianne]

Really great... love it.

[babyTweeks]

omg; i love the background; at first thought it was fake; wait is it fake?!?! oh man;

[puterguy1959]

The background is real!

[babyTweeks]

haha thats crazy! looks like ya'll in the middle of nowhere lol!!

[lamanites02]

yeah...nowhere is in the state of charleston, illinois

[omiolo]

I never heard this song until today and now I have heard it 20 times.

thanks!!

[alisitm]

Way to go, Elders! Ofa lahi atu and keep up the good work! You are definitely BEING like all the prophets you sing about!! ;)

[mzklahnee]

GREAT JOB ELDERS....felt the spirit

[MahinasBaby08]

hey elder tanuvasa miss u uso luv tha song uce i can feel spirt keep it up an hope tha spirt can help guide u an ur companion now i jus got to start preparin my self for a mission much alofaz ur uso tevala  lds fobbz