How Good It Is, How Sweet It Is

A movement oriented zipper setting of Hinei Mah Tov (Psalm 133): "How good it is, how sweet it is when sisters and brothers sit together in peace."

The chorus pairs the English with the Hebrew, and each verse swaps in a different action: clapping hands, tapping toes, sharing smiles, sharing peace. The zipper opens space for kiddos to suggest their own ways to move together.

What's included:

Lead sheet PDF with melody line, chord symbols, and lyrics in English and Hebrew transliteration. . Original composition by Dr. Emily Aronoff, copyright 2011. Suitable for guitar, ukulele, or piano accompaniment.

Best fit:

Songleaders, music specialists, cantorial soloists, and music-reading grown ups working with kiddos roughly ages 3-10. Lands at Tot Shabbat, family Shabbat services, religious school, summer camp, and intergenerational Jewish settings. The familiar Hebrew text gives the song a foothold in synagogue and home Shabbat repertoires, and the zipper structure invites every kiddo to add a movement.

Delivery: Instant PDF download. Print-friendly.

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