If I Had A Hammer
Pete Seeger (Family) Lyrics


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If I had a hammer, I'd hammer in the morning
I'd hammer in the evening, all over this land
I'd hammer out danger, I'd hammer out a warning
I'd hammer out love between my brothers and my sisters all over this land

If I had a bell, I'd ring it in the morning
I'd ring it in the evening, all over this land
I'd ring it in danger, I'd ring out a warning
I'd ring in love between my brothers and my sisters all over this land
If I had a song, I'd sing it in the morning
I'd sing it in the evening, all over this land
I'd sing it in danger, I'd sing out a warning
I'd sing in love between my brothers and my sisters all over this land
Well I got a hammer and I got a bell
And I got a song to sing all over this land




It's the hammer of justice, it's the bell of freedom
It's a song about love between my brothers and my sisters all over this land

Overall Meaning

The song "If I Had A Hammer" by Pete Seeger is a powerful anthem that asks for equality and a brighter future for humanity. The lyrics speak of tools that would help the singer hammer out danger and give warnings, ring out bells for attention, and sing songs of love and hope that would echo all over the land. It's not just about the physical tools; it's a metaphor for the singer's desire to make changes in society that benefits all.


Line by Line Meaning

If I had a hammer, I'd hammer in the morning
If I had the power to create positive change, I would work hard to inspire others to do the same.


I'd hammer in the evening, all over this land
Day or night, I would passionately work towards creating positive change for all people.


I'd hammer out danger, I'd hammer out a warning
I would do my best to identify and prevent potential threats to people's safety and well-being.


I'd hammer out love between my brothers and my sisters all over this land
Through my actions, I would promote love, respect, and unity among all people, regardless of differences.


If I had a bell, I'd ring it in the morning
If I had an opportunity to inspire and motivate others, I would make the most of it by sharing a message of hope and unity.


I'd ring it in the evening, all over this land
I would be persistent in my efforts to inspire others to work towards creating positive change, no matter the time or place.


I'd ring it in danger, I'd ring out a warning
I would use my voice to raise awareness about problems and issues facing our communities, and work to find solutions.


I'd ring in love between my brothers and my sisters all over this land
Through my words and actions, I would strive to promote love, acceptance, and unity among all people, across all borders.


If I had a song, I'd sing it in the morning
If I had a message to share, I would use any opportunity to share it with others, and inspire positive change.


I'd sing it in the evening, all over this land
I would always be willing to share my message, no matter the time, place or audience.


I'd sing it in danger, I'd sing out a warning
I would use my voice to raise awareness about problems and issues facing our communities, and work to find solutions.


I'd sing in love between my brothers and my sisters all over this land
Through my words and actions, I would strive to promote love, acceptance, and unity among all people, across all borders.


Well I got a hammer and I got a bell
Though they may be small in scale, I have the tools - courage, dedication, and passion - to make a difference.


And I got a song to sing all over this land
I have a message of hope, unity, and love to share, and will use any opportunity to spread it far and wide.


It's the hammer of justice, it's the bell of freedom
My tools of courage, dedication, and passion represent the fight for justice, and the quest for freedom for all people.


It's a song about love between my brothers and my sisters all over this land
My message is one of love, unity, and respect for all people, regardless of race or creed, and I will work tirelessly to inspire action towards this goal.




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