1. Shabbos Kodesh
Can you feel it in the air
Something special's almost here
Shabbos Kodesh is on its way
Can’t you tell its coming soon
This special day for every jew
Shabbos Kodesh is on its way
Something special's moving in
Our holy day will soon begin
Its time we hear our Neshama say
Oh I love this Holy day
Get washed up and change your clothes
Clear your mind, remove your woes
Shabbos Kodesh is on its way
As we’ll sing Lecha Dodi
We’ll feel the love and harmony
Shabbos Kodesh is on its way
Something special is moving in
Our Holy day will soon begin
Its time we can hear our Neshama say
Oh I love this Holy day
Oh Shabbos Kodesh
Oh Shabbos Kodesh
Oh Shabbos Kodesh
Oh I love this holy day
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2. Two Trees
Two trees standing side by side
Each one just about the same size
One had branches growing everywhere
The other was kind of empty, and its trunk was bare
As people passed by and looked up at the trees
The one trees’s leaves were blowing in the breeze
The other tree stood, empty and alone
Without many branches it could call its own
And people would say
“Look up at those two trees,
One is so empty,
but the other’s filled with leaves”
Then one day a big wind came and blew
And one of the trees just uprooted and flew
Now there’s one tree that people pass and see
and everyone says, “Wow look at that big tree”
So the one tree stands alone and filled with pride
It knew all along it has nothing to hide
So what its trunk is empty and its branches are bare
It didn’t go flying in that strong gust of air.
It’s not what’s on the outside that gives a tree its might
its strength comes from a place that is out of our sight
It’s not what’s on the outside that gives a tree its might
its strength comes from a place that is out of our sight
So don’t judge a tree by what you can see
Don’t judge a tree by what you can see
Don’t judge a tree by what you can see
And I won’t judge you please don’t judge me
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3. HeNay Ma Tov
: ‫ַאחים ַגּם־יָחַ ד‬
ִ ‫ ִהנֵה מַ ה־טּוֹב וּמַ ה־נָּעִ ים ֶשׁבֶ ת‬.
4. The End of Galus
Are you getting ready for the end Galus
It’s coming any day
Soon we’ll here the Shofar blowing
Mashiach will lead us on the way
We’re going to Yerushalayim
We’ve waited all these years
Yes it is the end of Galus
No more pain and no more tears
Yerushalayim Yerushalayim
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5. Shaish Mitzvos TaMidios
Hashem is always beside me
He is with me all the time
The ‫ֵשש ִמצות ָתּ ִמ ִידיוֹת‬
Help me to keep Him on my mind
He took us from Mitzrayim and placed in our hands
His Holy Torah, so we could understand
He is our Creator, He is in control
Of everything that’s new and everything that’s old
Only Hashem can decide
What will happen, we’ve got to realize
Not to trust or depend
On anything but Hashem
Hashem is One, He is every where we go
He created everything and He did this alone
According to His plan, everything proceeds
He's the One in charge, and helps with all our needs
Our love for Hashem gets stronger everyday
As we thank him for kindness that He sends our way
The wonders He created are everywhere we go
If we stop and and take a look, our love will surely grow
Hashem knows every thing we do
We can’t hide, you know it’s true
Our '‫ יְ רַאת ה‬needs to be so strong
To keep us far, from doing wrong.
Do not follow your heart or your eyes
You’ve got to use your brains, be intelligent and wise
We need to have control and choose what's good
Hashem gave us ‫ירה‬
ָ ‫בְּ ִח‬, so He knows we could
‫יתי ה' ְל נֶגְל ִדי תָ ִמיד‬
ִ ִ‫ִשו‬
‫יתי ה' לְ נֶגְ ִדי תָ ִמיד‬
ִ ִ‫ִשו‬
I’m thinking of Hashem continuously
I’ll be careful with my actions and the words I say
Hashem is on my mind every moment of the day
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6. But That’s Wrong
You want so much to fit in with the kids in your school
You need to be popular so you try to act cool
and even when they do things that shouldn’t be done
You go and do them anyway to be like everyone
But that’s wrong
You’ve got to be strong
Just do what’s right
Don’t follow along
When your friends want to do something, which you know isn’t right,
Don’t just go along, but stand up strong with all your might
And tell them what their planning, is not the thing to do
It’s possible they’ll listen and the credit goes to you
But that’s wrong
You’ve got to be strong
Just do what’s right
Don’t follow along
Stand up for the Emes,
Don’t let yourself be swayed
Do not be afraid Just do the right thing,
Don’t let yourself be swayed
Do not be afraid
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7. Ehchad HaMarbeh
If you do a lot
or you do just a little
It doesn’t really matter
it’s not a big deal
The effort that you put in
the kavana in your heart
these things are
are the most important part
You may not accomplish
what some other people can
you may not win
but don’t feel bad
Do your very best
and try real hard
have a smile on your face
be proud of who you are
‫אחד המרבה‬
‫ואחד הממעיט‬
‫וב בד שיכוין בו‬
‫שמים‬
Everyone is different
no one is the same
not in their body
and not in their brain
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Give it all you got
and do what you can
this is all
that Hashem demands
‫אחד המרבה‬
‫ואחד הממעיט‬
‫ובלבד שיכוין לבו‬
‫לשמים‬
You’ve got your purpose
and I’ve got mine
don’t put it off
till another time
‫לפום צרא אגרא‬
the effort is the key
to be everything
You were meant to be
You’ve got your purpose
and I’ve got mine
don’t put it off
till another time
‫לפום צרא אגרא‬
the effort is the key
to be everything
You were meant to be
‫אחד המרבה‬
‫ואחד הממעיט‬
‫ובלבד שיכוין לבו‬
‫לשמים‬
10. If Only I was Smart Like Shmuel
If only I was smart like Shmuel and tall like Avraham
and good in sports like Aharon Tzvi and rich like Yonason
If only I was thin like Sarah and had the clothes that Rachel wears
With Esther’s nose so straight and fine and Miriam’s long golden hair
Then I would be so happy, my life would be so great
but I am stuck with what I’ve got these things I really hate
Why are others lucky, when it seems that I’ve been cursed
everyone has the best things, but I’m stuck with the worst
It’s not what you think my friend, you’ve got it all wrong
you need a change of heart to sing a different song
Money can’t buy you joy, nor can the things you’ve got
If you're happy with what you have, then you’ve got a lot
Leah’s house is so big, Baruch’s bike is new
why do others have the things, the things that I need to
my clothes are so ugly, my brain works pretty slow
My house is small, not very nice and our car is really old,
If I were another person, then I could live with pride
Just look at me, I live my life always trying to hide
I wish I knew the answer, how I could achieve
all the things that will give me joy, the things I really need
I’ve got to change my outlook, thinking everyone has more,
Why should I spend my life feeling ugly, dumb and poor
I really need to start now, being happy who I am
Being grateful and appreciate all the things I have
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9. Shevisi Hashem Linegdi Tamid
Hashem is always with me.
He goes everywhere I go.
There isn’t even one moment.
That I am alone.
I know Hashem always helps me.
He lifts me up when I fall.
He knows how hard I am trying.
He always listens when I call.
‫יתי ה‘ ְל נֶגְל ִדי תָ ִמיד‬
ִ ִ‫ְלשו‬
‫יתי ה‘ ְל נֶגְל ִדי תָ ִמיד‬
ִ ִ‫ְלשו‬
‫יתי ה‘ ְל נֶגְל ִדי תָ ִמיד‬
ִ ִ‫ְלשו‬
I know Hashem is always with me
Hashem always protects me
There’s no need to be afraid
He is with me every moment
His kindness never fades
I know Hashem always loves me
He helps me with everything I do
Hashem is always with me
and He is always with you
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10. If Our Mouths
If our mouths were vast like the ocean
singing songs as wide as the sea
Like swirling waves our tongue had expression
singing out so joyfully
If our lips could shout out Your glory
like the breadth of the blue sky
As the brightness of the sun light
We could see You with our eyes
‫יקים ְל הוֹדוֹת‬
ִ ‫אֵ ין ַאנ ְלַחנוּ מַ ְלס ִפּ‬
'‫ְל הוֹדוֹת ְל ָך ה‬
‫יקים ְל הוֹדוֹת‬
ִ ‫אֵ ין ַאנ ְלַחנוּ מַ ְלס ִפּ‬
'‫ְל הוֹדוֹת ְל ָך ה‬
If our hands could spread like the eagles
and our feet could run like the hinds
We could never properly thank You
Doesn’t matter how hard we try
You took us from the land of Mitzrayim
From the house of slavery
In our hunger You sustained us
And gave to us our liberty
All the limbs You set upon us
The holy soul You blew inside
Every mouth declares Your glory
And each voice shouts out with pride
Every single knee bows before you
With gratitude bends low each spine
In love and fear hearts extoll you
Joyful singing all the time
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11.HaKol Biday Shamayim
Whether you are rich or poor
Find a dollar on the floor
Maybe you are short or tall
Cannot catch or throw a ball
Even when you win or lose
Hurt your leg and get a bruise
‫הכל בידי שמים חוץ מיראת שמים‬
Even if you ran so hard
And won the race by 15 yards
Studied for the test all night
And every answer came out right
Even if you play guitar
Better than a superstar
‫הכל בידי שמים חוץ מיראת שמים‬
But when you scream and lose control
Ignore your health and catch a cold
When you whine to get more toys
The way you’re acting is your choice
What you think and what you do
All of this is up to you
‫הכל בידי שמים חוץ מיראת שמים‬
Whether you are weak or strong
Short or tall or extra long
Every single game you play
Nothing ever goes your way
You don’t know the reason why
You cannot get the kite to fly
‫הכל בידי שמים חוץ מיראת שמים‬
Although You were in a rush
You lost your keys and missed the bus
Even though you tried your best
Things just turned into a mess
Everything was going well
But then you slipped and almost fell
‫הכל בידי שמים חוץ מיראת שמים‬
But when you’re kind and show you care
Run to help and lend an ear
All the nice things that you say
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Helping others find their way
All of this is up to you
No one tells you what to do
‫הכל בידי שמים חוץ מיראת שמים‬
12. No One Tells You What to Do
No one tells you what to do
What you do is up to you
What you do is up to you
No one tells you what to do
Everybody has the choice
To speak softly or raise their voice
What you do is up to you
No one tells you what to do
No one tells you what to say
Not last night and not today
Not at school and not at play
No one tells you what to say
It’s up to you
You’re in control
You have the power
This is your role
What you do is up to you
No one tells you what to do
Tov V’ Ra is in your hand
You have the chance to take a stand
All you’ve got is your good name
No one else deserves the blame
Tov V’ Ra is in your hand
You have the chance to take a stand
What you do is up to you
No one tells you what to do
No one tells you what to do
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13. Dear Children
Dear Children please listen very closely
Hear the words that I must say
I love you more than you will ever know
My heart goes out to you in every way
I want you to grow to be the best you can
It’s my job to help you on your way
The times I’ve told you,
How much I love to hold you
It’s because I love you
I'm so proud when I see you do good things
When I hear the sweet things that you say
You are the pride and joy I have
You make my life so full in every way
I have so many dreams for your future
I daven every day they come true
I dream about the children you will have
I hope that they will be as good as you
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