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If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)


Era
  • 20th Century (post-1945)
Key
  • C
Time Signature
  • 4/4
Theme
  • American Heritage/Patriotic
  • Freedom and Justice
  • Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Origin/Source
  • United States
Style
  • Swing
Articulation
  • Slur
  • Tie
Tempo
  • Moderato
Dynamics
  • Mezzo Forte
Form
  • Repeat Signs
Voicing
  • Unison
Language
  • English
Rhythm
  • Eighth Rest
  • Eighth-Quarter-Eighth Notes/Syncopa
Meter
  • Quadruple
  • Simple
Grade Range
  • 2+
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Words and Music by Lee Hays and Pete Seeger

TRO – © Copyright 1958 (Renewed) and 1962 (Renewed) Ludlow Music, Inc., New York, NY This arrangement TRO – © Copyright 1996 Ludlow Music, lnc., New York, NY International Copyright Secured
All Rights Reserved Including Public Performance For Profit
Used by Permission

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