If I Had a Hammer Peter, Paul and Mary

"If I Had a Hammer" by Peter, Paul and Mary, released in 1962, is a folk song that advocates for social justice and equality. The lyrics express a desire to use tools of change—like a hammer, bell, and song—to fight for freedom and unity. Its themes of activism and hope resonate widely. The song features harmonies and acoustic instrumentation, becoming an anthem for the civil rights movement. #Folk

[Verse 1]
If I had a hammer
I'd hammer in the morning
I'd hammer in the evening
All over this land
I'd hammer out danger
I'd hammer out a warning
I'd hammer out love between my brothers and my sisters
All over this land

[Verse 2]
If I had a bell
I'd ring it in the morning
I'd ring it in the evening
All over this land
I'd ring out danger
I'd ring out a warning
I'd ring out love between my brothers and my sisters
All over this land

[Verse 3]
If I had a song
I'd sing it in the morning
I'd sing it in the evening
All over this land
I'd sing out danger
I'd sing out a warning
I'd sing out love between my brothers and my sisters
All over this land, ooh

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