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Raise my voice©
This feel-good number is our special commission, written by Carrie and David Grant. It will be a real hit with the kids, encouraging them to ‘raise their voices’ not only in song but also to express their feelings and aspirations. There’s a special video of this song and its accompanying choreography moves as performed by children from Jam Theatre Company. Also, head to the Voice Box for some fun accompanying warm ups: 60 minutes, Five portions a day, I like me, Make it me-sized
Words and Music by Carrie and David Grant
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Raise my voice (performance track)
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Raise my voice (vocal guide track - melody)
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Raise my voice (vocal guide track - chorus harmony)
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Raise my voice (vocal guide track - chorus descant)
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Raise my voice (echo track - melody line)
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Raise my voice (echo track - melody line, slower version)
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Raise my voice (echo track - chorus harmony)
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Raise my voice (echo track - chorus harmony, slower version)
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Raise my voice (echo track - chorus descant)
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Raise my voice (echo track - chorus descant, slower version)
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Raise my voice (backing track)
Song Lyrics View: Normal
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh. (x 2)
Got something to say, got a difference to make,
A part I can play and a role I can take,
I believe in myself, express how I feel,
I like who I am and I’m keepin’ it real.
Raise my voice, make a noise,
’Cos we’re all havin’ fun with it. (Fun with it.)
Can’t you see, this is me
And it’s OK to go for it. (Go for it.)
Raise my voice, make a noise,
’Cos we’re all havin’ fun with it. (Fun with it.)
Can’t you see, this is me
And it’s OK to go for it.
Makes me wanna sing!
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh. (x2)
I want to be strong, live long and be safe.
My generation has something to say,
So much to learn, enjoy and achieve.
I reach for my goal to be all I can be.
Raise my voice, make a noise,
’Cos we’re all havin’ fun with it. (Fun with it.)
Can’t you see, this is me
And it’s OK to go for it. (Go for it.)
Raise my voice, make a noise,
’Cos we’re all havin’ fun with it. (Fun with it.)
Can’t you see, this is me
And it’s OK to go for it.
Makes me wanna sing!
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh. (x 2)
(Chanted) BULLYING? NO!
WORK TOGETHER? YES!
HIDE MYSELF? NO!
BE ME? YEAH!
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh. (x 2)
Strong side by side, we lift those who fall,
Stand by our friends and we hear when they call.
Let’s all make a change, all play our part,
It takes you and me, and here’s where it starts:
Raise my voice, make a noise,
’Cos we’re all havin’ fun with it. (Fun with it.)
Can’t you see, this is me
And it’s OK to go for it. (Go for it.)
Raise my voice, make a noise,
’Cos we’re all havin’ fun with it. (Fun with it.)
Can’t you see, this is me
And it’s OK to go for it.
Makes me wanna sing!
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh. (x 4)
Song Information
This feel-good number is our special commission, written by Carrie and David Grant. It will be a real hit with the kids, encouraging them to ‘raise their voices’ not only in song but also to express their feelings and aspirations. There’s a special video of this song and its accompanying choreography moves as performed by children from Jam Theatre Company. Also, head to the Voice Box for some fun accompanying warm ups: 60 minutes, Five portions a day, I like me, Make it me-sized
Vocal range a 9th
Accompaniment Accompanied
Vocal format Optional three-part
Style Pop
Musical feature repetition
Lyrics/Song Sheets
Teaching Song Guides
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Song Writer Biography
Carrie and David Grant
Carrie and David Grant are two of the best-known vocal coaches in the country. As well as working with some of the most famous names in the pop industry, Carrie and David have themselves enjoyed successful singing careers and have appeared in numerous television programmes, most notably as the vocal coaches and judges on the Fame Academy series.
Carrie and David are fully committed to the promotion of singing and music among young people, having released an international-selling coaching book and DVD. Their CBeebies series, Carrie and David’s Pop Shop, provides young children with a fantastic introduction to all types of music.
Audio and copyright information
Audio information
The audio tracks were created specially for the Sing Up programme by children provided by Jam Theatre Company, mixed and mastered by Steve Welton-Jaimes, with additional mixing by Nic Rowley at Vandborg Studios. The backing track was created specially for the Sing Up programme by Steve Welton-Jaimes.
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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Karen Tuffin Report this comment
Posted 28th Aug 2010 01:15
I found the you tube video link quite easily. I love this song and I am going to use it September with my new wider opportunities groups.....Can't wait! I downloaded the video off you tube (it asks you if you want to download it at the top of the video) onto the real player on my laptop so the children can see the actions too. Hope this helps you other teachers who found it difficult.
Msr Sales Report this comment
Posted 29th Jul 2010 05:25
this song reminds me of my class in 4H we were all having so much fun sinning and it was the end of term in july 23 i stiil cant forget my teacher miss heatly. by mary.S.
Mrs George Report this comment
Posted 14th Jul 2010 06:46
i love this!!!!
Sing Up Team Report this comment
Posted 5th Jul 2010 03:00
Hi Mrs Roberson and Mrs Solecki! You can find the video link in the Teaching Song Guides, or go to our YouTube channel where you can find videos for other songs too! www.youtube.com/SingUp
If you have a look in our FAQs at the bottom of each page, you'll find some advice about using YouTube in schools. At the moment we use YouTube because it is accessible and free, which means that we can devote our resources into producing more songs for the Song Bank and the magazine!
Mrs Solecki Report this comment
Posted 28th Jun 2010 05:00
I have tried all possible parts of your web site for video. Watched it on youtube but we can't use that at our school either. Have to agree with others, your web site needs some work!
Mrs Lumber Report this comment
Posted 25th Jun 2010 03:44
great song I think the children should creat their own moves
Mrs Roberson Report this comment
Posted 14th Jun 2010 01:05
Where's the video link? It's lunchtime and us teachers wanted to learn the dance!
Mrs Ashcroft Report this comment
Posted 14th Jun 2010 10:01
great uplifting song for the older ones we shall certainly be singing this one here at St Peter's.