This Year

Andrea Moon

This Year, written by Andrea Moon is an excellent holiday song to teach to all levels in elementary school. The lyrics focus on activities that everyone can relate to – family, sharing love, celebrating.

In a school setting, each verse can be assigned to different grade levels. Ex – Verse 1: Kindergarten, first grade, Verse 2 – 2ndand 3rd, Verse 3- 4thand 5th. Everyone can sing together on the chorus.

In the composer’s school district in Michigan, this song has become a standard to sing holiday sing-alongs.

Verse 1
During holidays, it seems like all the kids say, “What’s for me?”
Why don’t we think of someone else, like our friends and family?

Chorus
‘Cause this year, this year, we will promise to share
This year, this year, we’ll spread a little joy everywhere.

Verse 2
When we welcome all our aunts and uncles to share our special night
We’ll make the evening fun for everyone, and not get into a fight.

Chorus
‘Cause this year, this year, we will promise to share
This year, this year, we’ll spread a little joy everywhere.

Verse 3
Maybe when our younger brothers or sisters ask us if we’ll play
We won’t say, “Go away”, and slam the door, but ask them if they’d like to stay

Chorus
‘Cause this year, this year, we will promise to share
This year, this year, we’ll spread a little joy everywhere.