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Use the force©
A rock song that will have the kids (and you) reaching for your air guitars within seconds. This song is the perfect answer to anyone who peddles the myth that Science is for nerds!
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USE THE FORCE! (x 4)
How are we going to make things move?
Use the force.
How are we going to make things move?
Use the force.
We can kick a ball to make it move,
We can pull a trolley to make it move,
We can push a door to make it move,
If we use the force.
We can kick a ball to make it move,
We can pull a trolley to make it move,
We can push a door to make it move,
If we use the force.
USE THE FORCE! (x 4)
How are we going to make things move?
Use the force.
How are we going to make things move?
Use the force.
We can kick a ball to make it move,
We can pull a trolley to make it move,
We can push a door to make it move,
If we use the force.
We can kick a ball to make it move,
We can pull a trolley to make it move,
We can push a door to make it move,
If we use the force.
Forces, forces everywhere,
You can’t see them, but they’re there.
Gravity, friction, push and pull,
Moving objects to and fro.
Forces, forces, all around,
Helping keep things on the ground.
USE THE FORCE! (x 4)
How are we going to make things move?
Use the force.
How are we going to make things move?
Use the force.
We can kick a ball to make it move,
We can pull a trolley to make it move,
We can push a door to make it move,
If we use the force.
We can kick a ball to make it move,
We can pull a trolley to make it move,
We can push a door to make it move,
If we use the force.
USE THE FORCE! (repeat ad. lib)
Song Information
A rock song that will have the kids (and you) reaching for your air guitars within seconds. This song is the perfect answer to anyone who peddles the myth that Science is for nerds!
Key stage KS2
Subject Music, Physical education, Science
SEN/Accessibility MLD suitable, SLD suitable, Slower backing tracks
Copyright/Public domain (PD) Copyright songs (c)
Style Pop/Rock
Teaching tool type Lesson plan
Vocal range Medium (around an octave)
Musical format Unison, Additional instrumental parts
Lyrics/Song Sheets
Teaching Song Guides
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Song Writer Biography
Jenny Beeching
Jenny Beeching is a music specialist/songwriter working in primary schools in the London Borough of Newham. Many of her songs are written with the children using their ideas. Consequently many of the songs are topic-based and often have strong links across the National Curriculum. Her songs have been performed in front of two prime ministers as well as on radio and television both here and abroad and at many prestigious events including the International School Awards, The London Teaching Awards and many Olympic Ceremonies. A video of one of her songs is currently on the Marks and Spencers Plan A website and some of her songs are to be used in an English course book for school children in Lithuania. She has recorded four CDs of songs with Newham Schools. Click here to visit her website.
Audio and copyright information
Audio Information
The performance was recorded specially for the Sing Up programme by the Ex Cathedra Junior Academy, mixed and mastered by Krzys Webber. The backing track was provided by Jenny Beeching.
Copyright Information
All copyright music in the Sing Up programme is used by permission. The songwriters and/or copyright holders have been remunerated under due licensing arrangements. Find out more about copyright by visiting the UK Music and Sound Rights websites.
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© Crown Copyright 2012
Mrs Tomassi Report this comment
Posted 5th Jul 2010 06:33
My Year 1 Class integrated this song into our assembly on Forces. I felt the song was really up to date music wise, created a lot of excitement and helped secure their understanding of forces.
Miss Wilkinson Report this comment
Posted 7th Feb 2010 02:18
My Year 4 class are making new lyrics for the repeated verse to up it to their understanding as it's a little simple at the moment.
Mr Burdon Report this comment
Posted 3rd Nov 2009 03:34
Great for understanding forces in everyday situations - Y1-Y3ish?
Miss Coates Report this comment
Posted 25th Sep 2009 09:40
I love the solo guitar! Unforgettable style will (hopefully) mean unforgettable facts!
A Coates