lovingkindness for Martin Luther King, Jr.

In honor of Dr. King's enduring work, our sixth grade students recorded "lovingkindness" (written by my co-teacher, Billy Walsh) and then helped me plan this movie. We share it with you in the hope that the words and actions of Dr. King --and all the peace-makers of the world- will remind each of us to practice lovingkindness, today and every day.
Wishing you all a meaningful Martin Luther King Day,
Sylvie Essex

PS Lyrics, as requested:
lovingkindness by Billy Walsh
Aren't we tired yet
Accumulating things
Of all the pain and hate
That greed and hunger bring
We clench our hands and teeth
We hoard and hold our breath
Secure the locks and bolts
And live afraid of death

Lovingkindness
Set us free
Openmindness
Gentility
Sweet forgiveness
Amazing grace
Lovingkindess
Radiate

Aren't we weary yet
Of all the cruel names
We call the other ones
Who do not look the same
The things they choose to wear
The color of their skin
The ones they want to love
The place they worship in

Lovingkindness
Help us see
Behind the blindness
Our unity
One earth together
One human race
Lovingkindness
Radiate

And all around the world
Don't you think it's odd
People pray for peace, then
Kill in the name of God
Too many sacred truths
Constantly collide
So in the holy wars
The poor are doomed to die

Lovingkindness
Bring us peace
Faith in nonviolence
Serenity
Complete forgiveness
Wounded grace
Lovingkindess
Radiate

Today we celebrate Martin Luther King
He told us of his dream
To end the suffering
He said that we should share
He gave all he could give
Don't mourn the way he died
Embrace the way he lived

Lovingkindness
Live the Dream
Justice - Nonviolence
Equality
Sweet sweet forgiveness
Amazing grace
Lovingkindess
Radiate
Lovingkindness
Radiate
Lovingkindness
Radiate

PPS Folks have been asking, so for those of you interested in Billy's own version
of Lovingkindness or his other original songs, here's the link to his most recent CD:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/billywalsh4
Enjoy!

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[teachsmalltruths]

for anyone interested in the official, non-kid version of lovingkindness (or any of billy's other songs), go to cdbaby.com/cd/billywalsh4

[SevernAvePS]

HI! I'd love to do this song with my choir. Do you think you could send the basic chord structure? I play guitar. Thanks!

Lola Sample

Severn Avenue Junior Choir

Ottawa Ontario Canada

[teachsmalltruths]

@SevernAvePS Sorry for the delay... if you email Billy Walsh directly, he can help you out! billywalshsongs@gmail.com

[teachsmalltruths]

As requested, I've posted Billy Walsh's lyrics as part of the description. Just expand the description and you'll find the lyrics at the end. Enjoy.

[teachsmalltruths]

Our students are so excited that so many people have shared this movie. We wanted to be sure to credit the professional, amazing musicians who play on the recording:

Musicians: Joyce Andersen, Joe Barbato, Richard Gates, Dave Mattacks, Tom Megan, Billy Walsh

Harmony Arrangement: Mica Richards

Thanks again and please continue to share lovingkindness!

[jennyd123xox]

<3 this

[uncharted926]

i go to CRS!

[amberloveu23]

This made me cry. Beautiful!

[anabannannaana]

If the United nations had a Anthem for the world .. I would love to see this be the song.. what a beautiful song from such beautiful children..

[TheOnlySyd]

Thumbs up if you came here cuz of Kenny ♥

[Iris704]

Watched this video b/c of Kenny Wormald.

[humanrightslover1]

@putter123100 it's about the beauty of love, respect, and acceptance.