Thank You God, For This Day (Shehechiyanu)

A movement-rich Shehechiyanu song that pairs a singable English chorus with the Hebrew blessing. Shehechiyanu is the bracha we say when something happens that is new, in a new context, or worth pausing to mark, as long as it is something from which we draw pleasure.

The English chorus carries "Hey hey, hey hey hey, we've got something to say. Hey hey, hey hey hey, thank you God for this day." The bridge leaves space to name what is new before moving into the Hebrew: Shehechiyanu, v'kiyimanu, v'higianu laz'man hazeh.

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 2017. 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, the first night of Chanukah, birthdays, baby namings, and any moment a community wants to pause and mark something new. Movements are built into the lyrics: arms stretch upward for "hey, hey, hey," chest taps for "we've got something to say," arms open to the skies for "thank you God for this day."

Delivery: Instant PDF download. Print-friendly.

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