Lyrics: David was involved in a community playground-building project at our sons’ former school in Philadelphia, and he wrote this song for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.  We dedicate this song to all who work to build community, and particularly the volunteers at the Houston School and Wall Park playgrounds.

(Chorus:)
We’ve got a playground, a new playground
We worked together, in all kinds of weather
We’re building unity, in our community
We’ve got a new playground now.

Put your hand in the air if you led a crew -
    We wouldn’t have a playground if it wasn’t for you
Put your hand in the air if you hammered a nail -
    You made sure this project would not fail
Put your hand in the air if you sanded a board -
    Your contribution cannot be ignored
Put your hand in the air if your muscles got sore -
    You were always willing to give some more   

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Put your hand in the air if you brought food to eat -
    You helped the volunteers stay on their feet
Put your hand in the air if you did childcare -
    You made it so that parents could be there
Put your hand in the air if you lent a tool -
    We think you are really cool
Put your hand in the air if you worked in the rain -
    Your sacrifice is the neighborhood’s gain   

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Put your hand in the air if you spread the word -
    You helped make sure everybody heard
Put your hand in the air if you raised some money -
    We think you are sweeter than honey
Put your hand in the air if you went to a meeting -
    We know your commitment was not fleeting
Put your hand in the air if you did your part -
    We thank you from the bottom of our hearts!   

(Chorus)