Love Makes A Family
Credit: words & music by Jenny & David Heitler-Klevans, (c) 1996; 2006
Album: Family Album
Lyrics: This song was originally inspired by a bumper sticker, and by the diversity of families in our neighborhood. Over the years, we have changed and added verses, and we have received verses added by other musicians - including the one by Freesia Raine which we included on our new recording of the song. This song has been recorded by other musicians, including Mike Stern and Betsy Rose.
I have a friend who was born far away
Her mom adopted her from China one day
Now this is her home, and she’s here to stay
And their house, it is filled with love
(Chorus - unison:)
Love makes a family
So many ways that we can be
I want the whole world to see
that love makes a family
I have a friend whose parents live far apart
At first she was thinking it would break her heart
But after some time, she can finally start
to see two houses filled with love
(Chorus - w/ostinato)
There is a house across the street from me
Filled with generations - one, two and three
Grandparents, parents and a little baby
And their house, it is filled with love.
(Chorus - w/ostinato)
Our friend has a sister, and also two mothers
He doesn’t have a dad, and he doesn’t have brothers
Through good times and bad, they take care of each other
And their house, it is filled with love.
(Chorus - 2 part round)
(words by Freesia Raine:)
There is a place that I go to sometimes
With lots of friends to play with, and ladders to climb
The parents, kids and teachers, all have a great time
'cause my school is filled with love
(Chorus - 4 part round)
(Additional verses:)
I have a friend who was born in Peru
Her mom adopted her when she was just two
They have fun together in the things that they do
And their house, it is filled with love
One couple I know have no kids of their own
Some people think that they must be alone
But the neighborhood kids like the friendship they've shown
And their house, it is filled with love
(words by Freesia Raine:)
Many people celebrate Christmas, it's true
And Channukah's candles shine 8 nights through
In this season of light, whatever you do
May your houses be filled with love
I have a friend who was born far away
Her mom adopted her from China one day
Now this is her home, and she’s here to stay
And their house, it is filled with love
(Chorus - unison:)
Love makes a family
So many ways that we can be
I want the whole world to see
that love makes a family
I have a friend whose parents live far apart
At first she was thinking it would break her heart
But after some time, she can finally start
to see two houses filled with love
(Chorus - w/ostinato)
There is a house across the street from me
Filled with generations - one, two and three
Grandparents, parents and a little baby
And their house, it is filled with love.
(Chorus - w/ostinato)
Our friend has a sister, and also two mothers
He doesn’t have a dad, and he doesn’t have brothers
Through good times and bad, they take care of each other
And their house, it is filled with love.
(Chorus - 2 part round)
(words by Freesia Raine:)
There is a place that I go to sometimes
With lots of friends to play with, and ladders to climb
The parents, kids and teachers, all have a great time
'cause my school is filled with love
(Chorus - 4 part round)
(Additional verses:)
I have a friend who was born in Peru
Her mom adopted her when she was just two
They have fun together in the things that they do
And their house, it is filled with love
One couple I know have no kids of their own
Some people think that they must be alone
But the neighborhood kids like the friendship they've shown
And their house, it is filled with love
(words by Freesia Raine:)
Many people celebrate Christmas, it's true
And Channukah's candles shine 8 nights through
In this season of light, whatever you do
May your houses be filled with love