by Nairne Page  

7 to 13 yrs  -  KS2, KS3  -  optional harmony  -  (2m 37s)

Download includes:  piano-vocal score, lyrics sheet, mp3 demo & backing tracks
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Theme  -  encouraging tolerance and empathy, confronting prejudice, anti bullying

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Content  -  An excellent song for PHSE or junior assembly, 'Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover' is all about relationships, and being nice to each other, no matter where we come from or who we are.  The harmony parts also make this an interesting set piece for a junior choir, or soloist with backing group.  The ‘fills’ in the chorus are a good technical exercise for young singers, especially if done in 2 or even 3-part harmony.

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Lyrics sample

Don’t judge a book by its cover,

Just be nice to one another,

Doesn’t matter where you come from

or who you are.

Don’t judge a book by its cover,

Even your sister or your brother,

Doesn’t matter where you come from

or who you are.

You wouldn’t like it if you were lonely.

The only different face in the crowd.

How would you feel if no-one liked you

And no-one wanted you around.