Born in Cairo of Armenian parents, he spent his early years in Egypt before emigrating with his family to Toronto in 1958. Today, Raffi resides on Mayne Island near Victoria, British Columbia. In recent years he has devoted himself to Child Honouring, which seeks to create a humane and sustainable world by addressing the universal needs of the very young. He founded the Troubadour Foundation to support this cause, and is working on a book, "Turn This World Around," which argues that Child Honouring can be a potent remedy for the world's most pressing issues. In 1983, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada. He was awarded the Order of British Columbia in 2001. His sister is Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner.
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If You're Happy And You Know It
Raffi Lyrics
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If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands
If you're happy and you know it
And you really want to show it
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands
If you're bananas and you know it, let it ring
If you're bananas and you know it, let it ring
And you really want to show it
If you're bananas and you know it, let it ring
If you're beautiful and you know it, shout hooray
If you're beautiful and you know it, shout hooray
If you're beautiful and you know it
And you really want to show it
If you're beautiful and you know it, shout hooray
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands
If you're happy and you know it
And you really want to show it
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands
Raffi's "If You're Happy And You Know It" is a well-known children's song with a simple and catchy melody that encourages children to engage in physical activity as they sing and clap their hands. The lyrics start by encouraging children to clap their hands if they are happy and know it. The second verse invites children to let it ring if they are bananas and know it, before encouraging beautiful children to shout hooray in the third verse. The song then concludes with a repetition of the first verse, reminding children to clap their hands if they are happy and know it.
The simplicity of the song's lyrics is part of its charm and appeal to young children. The repetition of the same melody and structure also helps children learn and memorize the song quickly. The song encourages children to express their happiness and positive emotions through physical activity, and reinforces the idea that it's okay to show our emotions and let our feelings be known.
Overall, Raffi's "If You're Happy And You Know It" is a timeless classic that has been beloved by children and parents alike for generations. It's a fun and easy way to get children moving and engaged in music, while also embracing positive emotions and self-expression.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands
If you are in a good mood and aware of it, express optimism and joy by clapping your hands
If you're bananas and you know it, let it ring
If you are ecstatic and aware of it, express it by ringing a bell
If you're beautiful and you know it, shout hooray
If you are confident in your appearance and aware of it, celebrate it by shouting 'hooray'
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands
If you are in a good mood and aware of it, express optimism and joy by clapping your hands
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Raffi Cavoukian, Dummy Adaptor, Traditional
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