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(Sample) Week #5 Strong, Catchy, Easy-To-Sing Chorus Songs

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Lisa Peterson
January 25, 2026

Week #5

Strong, Catchy, Easy-To-Sing Chorus Songs

This is week 5 of the year and we will be celebrating Strong Catchy Chorus Songs, by delving into the songs and applying concepts to create more joy and connection during caregiving routines with music.

The songs are:

  • Count Your Blessings

  • Funiculi, Funicula

  • Greensleeves

  • Home On the Range

  • In the Garden

  • In the Sweet By and By

  • My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean

  • Rockin’ Robin

  • Sloop John B

  • Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

SING ALONG

Featured Song

SLOOP JOHN B

“Sloop John B” is a folk song from the Bahamas, associated with its capital city, Nassau. The “sloop” of the title refers to a single-mast sailing boat crewed by only a handful of sailors. The song was popularized with a larger audience by Richard le Gallienne in his novel, Pieces of Eight. The Beach Boys’ 1966 version of this song reached global audiences by charting at #3 in the United States, #2 in the United Kingdom, and was rated #276 on the Rolling Stone magazine’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time”.

  • 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?

Sloop John B Here is the Beach Boys’ version. 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

Bring More Music Into Your Life: Try an Instrument!

Learning an instrument at 50-plus boosts brain health, enhancing memory, attention and mental well-being. It's never too late to start playing.

  • Have you ever wanted to play an instrument? There are FREE lessons on youtube for every instrument! (flute, piano, voice, guitar, ukulele, etc)

  • Do you like live music? Find out if there are any concerts in your area.

  • Are there any choirs that you can join?

  • Do you have music that you love to listen to, but have forgotten to play it? Try listening to music you love this week, or pick up an instrument that you used to play or try a FREE music lesson on YouTube! (check out a sample FREE ukulele lesson for beginners below!)

What did you notice? Did you have any ideas or inspirations to bring more music into your life? Did you enjoy your music experiences?

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