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Who is leading us to the sound of guns?: Peace Song for 2/16/2012

Protocol by Gordon Lightfoot is the Peace Song of the Day for February 22nd. This song asks…

“Who are the ones who would lead us now to the sound of a thousand guns?”

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Go away warplanes: A soothing and empowering Peace Song of the Day for 2/5/2012

“I Am Not At War With Anyone” by Luka Bloom is the Peace Song of the Day for February 5th. Singing this song is a wonderful way to get centered in yourself and centered in peace.
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Protest against injustice: Peace Song for 2/4/2012

“Protest Song”, as performed by the bands Anti-Flag and Donots, is the Peace Song of the Day for February 4th.

This song has a more punk flavor than most of the Peace Songs we feature. Always fun to try something new.

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And before I’d be a slave: Peace Song for 1/22/2012

“Oh Freedom (O Freedom)” is the Peace Song of the Day for January 22, 2012. You can find lyrics, chords, and resources for this song in the Rise Up Singing songbook on page 62. It’s a great song to add verses to.

The video below is a beautiful and soulful rendition, done by a young woman inspired by the music of Odetta

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How to put an end to war: Peace Song for 1/17/2012

“This is not the way we put the end to war…” says the song.

“The Universal Soldier” by Donovan is the Peace Song of the Day for January 17th.

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[This Peace Song of the Day was actually first announced/posted on 1/29/2012 as part of a marathon catch-up session.]

Do what the spirit says: Peace Song for 1/7/2012

You Gotta Sing, made famous by Raffi, is the Peace Song of the Day for January 7th. This song is about joy, spirit, and intention. You gotta sing when the spirit says sing!

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