(Sample) Week #37 WATER-THEMED SONGS

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Lisa Peterson
September 07, 2025

Week #37

Water-Themed Songs

This is week 37 of the year and we will be celebrating Water-Themed Songs, by delving into the songs and applying concepts to create more joy and connection during caregiving routines with music.

The songs are:

  • Down By the Riverside

  • Down to the River to Pray

  • It Ain’t Gonna Rain No More

  • Michael Row the Boat Ashore

  • My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean

  • Red River Valley

  • Shenandoah

  • Water is Wide, The

Featured Song

Water is Wide, The

“The Water is Wide” is a song with English and Scottish folk origins dating back to the 1600s. The song was first published by Cecil Sharp in 1906. The lyrics describe the strengths and challenges of being in love. The song has been covered by many artists and has appeared in many films and television shows.

  • Is this melody familiar to you?

  • Are the words familiar?

  • Did you find yourself humming along?

  • How did it affect you? Did your awareness change? Your breath? Your focus? Your mood?

  • Would you feel comfortable playing this in the background and allow yourself to hum or sing along? By yourself and/or with the one(s) you care for?

The Water is Wide Here is Peter, Paul and Mary singing The Water is Wide. I hope you enjoy it!

Creative Ideas

HOW TO USE THE MUSIC

  • Try humming or singing along with the provided recording, or one of your choosing for increased feeling of ______.

  • Listen to a recording to create a shared experience.

  • Listen while engaged in daily routines, to add a feeling of familiarity and comfort (if the song is known and loved)

  • Try reminiscing with the song history, or singers of the song. Look at pictures famous singers who performed the song.

SELF-CARE TIPS

Explore Ways You Can Use Water to Feel Better

  • Drink water throughout the day to stay hydrated, boost your mood, improve digestion, improve memory and more!

  • Take a bath to relax your mind and muscles and decrease stress

  • Listen to water: by listening to relaxing water sounds or songs about water that you enjoy

Share if you have any self-care tips or stories from this week at [email protected] 

Here is a Playlist of Famous Water Songs

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