(Sample) Week #6 Love Songs

Author

Lisa Peterson
February 01, 2026

Week #6

Love Songs

This is week 6 of the year and we will be celebrating Love Songs, by delving into the songs and applying concepts to create more joy and connection during caregiving routines with music.

The songs are:

  • Always

  • Anytime

  • Beautiful Dreamer

  • By the Light of the Silvery Moon

  • Daisy Bell

  • For Me and My Gal

  • It Had To Be You

  • Let Me Call You Sweetheart

  • My Wild Irish Rose

  • Shine On, Harvest Moon

  • Tea for Two

  • You Made Me Love You

SING ALONG

Featured Song

IT HAD TO BE YOU

“It Had To Be You” is a song published in 1924 with lyrics by Gus Kahn and music by Isham Jones. The lyrics describe the singer’s love for a partner within a range of feelings they experience with them. The song has been featured in several movies since its release including Casablanca, When Harry Met Sally, and A League of Their Own.

  • 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?

It Had To Be You Here is the Frank Sinatra’s 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: Consider Hearing Live Music

  • When was the last time that you attended a live music concert? Do you enjoy music concerts?

  • What venues are in your area that you could attend a concert?

  • What kind of music would you like to hear? A symphony? Ballet? Rock concert? Folk music? Singer-songwriter? Choir? Other?

  • Would you enjoy going alone? With a friend or loved one? Are there concerts/venues that you could take the person you care for?

  • Try finding live music in your area that you would enjoy this week.

Did you have any ideas or inspirations to attend a live concert? If you go to a concert, share your experience with us at [email protected]

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