The More We Get Together

The more we get together,
Together, together,
The more we get together,
The happier we'll be.

For your friends are my friends,
And my friends are your friends.
The more we get together,
The happier we'll be.

Set to the tune of the German and Austrian folk song Ach, du lieber Augustin, this welcoming song has become a go-to circle-time opener in classrooms across the English-speaking world. It suits children roughly ages 2 to 6, spanning the toddler years through the start of formal schooling, since its message and melody are simple enough for the youngest listeners yet meaningful enough for older preschoolers to reflect on. Early-childhood educators often choose songs with an explicit friendship theme like this one to give children shared language for talking about belonging and community before they can fully articulate those feelings on their own. Singing it as a group also reinforces the very idea in its lyrics, since children experience firsthand how a song feels different performed together than alone. Its steady, repetitive melody makes it easy to learn quickly, so even children joining a new class or playgroup can sing along within their first few sessions. Many teachers use it specifically to open the day, signaling a transition into group time. For more on how music builds social-emotional skills like this, read about songs about feelings and emotional intelligence.

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