IT'S US AGAINST THE PROBLEM, NOT ME AGAINST YOU (2:46)

1
It's us against the problem, not me against you.
It's us against the problem; let's see what we can do.
I'll "put myself in your shoes," you'll "try on my shoes," too.
With us against the problem, there's lots that we can do!


CHORUS (echo is in parentheses)
So we'll think it through, (Think it through!)
talk it out, (Talk it out!)
our feelings share, (Feelings share!)
It may not be so easy, but we'll...
see it through, (See it through!)
and work it out; (Work it out!)
Or maybe for a while we'll just agree to disagree!


2
It may be that our problem got started by mistake.
Misunderstandings happen, and friendships they can break.
But when we talk it over, we'll find out what went wrong.
With us against the problem, we'll feel better before long.


CHORUS (echo is in parentheses)
So we'll think it through, (Think it through!)
talk it out, (Talk it out!)
our feelings share, (Feelings share!)
It may not be so easy, but we'll...
see it through, (See it through!)
and work it out; (Work it out!)
Or maybe for a while we'll just agree to disagree!


3
Sometimes an unsolved problem can make us enemies;
We shouldn't let that happen, 'cause it hurts both you and me.
We've got so much in common, that I'm sure we can be friends.
With us against the problem, we can be friends, in the end!

SING CHORUS TWICE,
CHORUS (echo is in parentheses)
So we'll think it through, (Think it through!)
talk it out, (Talk it out!)
our feelings share, (Feelings share!)
It may not be so easy, but we'll...
see it through, (See it through!)
and work it out; (Work it out!)
Or maybe for a while we'll just agree to disagree!

CHORUS (echo is in parentheses)
So we'll think it through, (Think it through!)
talk it out, (Talk it out!)
our feelings share, (Feelings share!)
It may not be so easy, but we'll...
see it through, (See it through!)
and work it out; (Work it out!)
Or maybe for a while we'll just agree to disagree!

Yes, maybe for a while we'll just agree to disagree!

Think and Share Invitations
* Think and share about a time when you had a problem with someone, but you managed to work with them.
* Share which of the following have been helpful for you: ~ think it through, ~ talk it out, ~ share feelings,
~ work it out, ~see it through, ~ agree to disagree (at least for a while).
Think and Share Invitations
* Think and share about a time when you had a problem with someone, but you managed to work with them.
* Share which of the following have been helpful for you: ~ think it through, ~ talk it out, ~ share feelings,
~ work it out, ~see it through, ~ agree to disagree (at least for a while).


Recording by Andy and Terry Murray:
https://betterworld.bandcamp.com/album/its-us-against-the-problem-andy-and-terry-murrays-recording

An additional recording also done by Patricia Mikkelson (on album Caring and Capable Kids, Vol. 2 -- a peppier version) :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWN24KJ3l0A&list=OLAK5uy_kw6aTs5dEm_UxrS59m1RBnyW8zCDMLZ7E&index=9

For Songs connected with 5 Reproducible stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul: Stories for a Better World
https://lkwbetterworld.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/5-17-21-csbw-5-sample-stories-w.-songs-bonus-resources-and-list-of-other-stories.pdf


Words and music copyright 1990 by Linda K. Williams Lead Singer and Producer Andy Murray

This song is part of a no-cost set of songs and resources, CARING AND CAPABLE KIDS -- 52 Songs written and recorded by Linda K. Williams and Friends, available at https://caringandcapablekids.com/caring-and-capable-kids/
* Offered at no cost for use in Classrooms, Distance Learning, Music Programs, After-School Programs, and Homes
for Social Emotional Learning, Music Therapy, and Developing Resilience, Empathy, and a Trauma - Informed / Responsive Lens
* Bonus Resources available via hyperlinks "Think and Share Invitations" for each song are offered as springboards for Restorative / Community Building Circles Writing / Journaling Pair and Share, and more.
* PLEASE ALSO CONSIDER engaging in Visual and Performing Arts inspired by the Lyrics ~ draw ~ paint ~ dance ~ mindful movement ~ hand motions ~ write additional lyrics, skits ~ and more


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YouTube link for album https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kw6aTs5dEm_UxrS59m1RBnyW8zCDMLZ7E