Daddy Daughter Jazzy “Ode to Joy“ (New Lyrics)

Our 9-year-old daughter Emilie just started the saxophone. Her teacher, Khun Two, gave her “Ode to Joy” as her first piece. Emilie was curious to hear the original version by Beethoven, so we listened together to this concert performance conducted by Daniel Barenboim: =ChygZLpJDNE&t=1537s We Googled the English translation of the German lyrics to “Ode to Joy“ so Emilie could sing along with the piano, but unfortunately the words didn’t have any meaning for her. We found alternative lyrics by Vikki Fielden, however, the lyrics focused on the European Union, so, it was the same. Emilie and I had the idea to re-write several of Vikki Fielden’s verses so it might be more relatable to a 9-year-old child like Emilie, with hopes and dreams for the future. ODE TO JOY (Words by Barton family, based around Vikki Fielden’s lyrics). Let us dream about our future For a world that’s fair and free Children we of many countries Side by side in love are we Hand in hand we brave all weather Striving for a world in peace As our countries grow together May our friendships never cease Let us dream about our future For a world that’s fair and free Children we of many countries Side by side in love are we Grant us grace, that we may we live our Lives in peace and unity And in future we may give all Children hope and harmony Let us dream about our future For a world that’s fair and free Children we of many countries Side by side in love are we _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ODE TO JOY (words by Vikki Fielden) Let us sing in celebration Of a union strong and free Though we are of many nations Europeans proud are we As we join in joint endeavour Let us strive for truth and peace As our nations work together May our friendships never cease Let us sing in celebration Of a union strong and free Though we are of many nations Europeans proud are we Grant us grace, that we may we live our Lives in peace and unity And in future we may give our Children hope and harmony Let us sing in celebration Of a union strong and free Though we are of many nations Europeans proud are we Though we are of many nations Europeans proud are we _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Emilie loves jazz so I found her several jazz piano arrangements to accompany her singing and on saxophone at Musescore: