This song was written from scratch on December 5, 2010, during a Potluck Creative Arts Songwriting Workshop (the foundation of Songs By You‘s facilitated songwriting process) commissioned for Molly’s Eighth Birthday Celebration. It took 75 minutes, starting only with “It’s fun to have friends and to celebrate with friends” as the topic. Learn more about how Songs By You are made with Appreciative Inquiry fostering collaborative creativity. Video, lyrics and credits below!
Music and lyrics by Molly’s Eighth Birthday Celebration, with Mark S. Meritt (facilitator)
The original workshop performance was by Molly’s Eighth Birthday Celebration and Mark on December 5, 2010.
Lyrics
Back when we met each other
First we didn’t know
If we would be friends
Then, we spent time together
And we figured out
That we would be friends
We’d play out at recess
And sometimes see each other
At the grocery store
So we bought some big cheese
And some root beer floats
And chocolate and much more
Have good times with them
Times are good with friends
Good times Times are good with friends
Have good times with them
Times are good with friends
Good times
We went to fireworks
And a haunted house
On Independence Day
Then we went to Zoom Flume
And Pine Grove Horse Ranch
For my friend’s birthday
Yeah!
Hurray!
We have a lot of fun
And take care of each other
Oh so constantly
I’m so thankful for you
You’re thankful for me
We’re thankful for we
Have good times with them
Times are good with friends
Good times Times are good with friends
Have good times with them
Times are good with friends
Good times
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