by Ruth Kenward  

5 to 8 yrs  -  KS1, KS2  -  unison  -  (2m 09s)

Download contains:  Piano-vocal score, lyric sheet, mp3 demo & backing tracks

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Theme  -  resolving conflict, saying sorry, relationships

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Content  -  This is an excellent song for assembly and PSHE.  It gives the message that blaming others only makes things worse, and that using the ‘sorry’ word can go a long way towards mending relationship difficulties. 'Sorry is a word that mends'.

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Lyrics sample - 
Have you heard of the blame game?

It’s no fun to play.

Getting into a blame game,

Always spoils your day.

It can lead to arguments,

It can lead to fights.

But there is a special word

That helps to put things right.

‘Sorry’ is the word that mends

If you hurt a friend

And you know you’ve done wrong.

‘Sorry’ is the word to say

When you need a way

To make things ok.

‘Sorry’ is the word to say.

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This song has a partner story and complete assembly on the same theme.  You can find this in 'Assemblies Alive KS1', which also contains 14 other assemblies, songs and stories.