Words and Music by Lisa Baydush, www.LisaBaydush.com, and Liturgy
Note from the songwriter: I have the congregants pat their legs rhythmically on this song. Also, if you have parents who are chatting during the service, a gentle way to remind them to participate is to ask the children if they know what an echo is and then to say to the parents that the children may need their help on the echo part.
Lyrics:
Modeh ani (echo) Modeh Ani (echo)
I give thanks to you, O God (echo)
… For this day (echo) and so I say (echo) (only sing this line the second time)
Modeh ani (echo) Modeh Ani (echo)
L’fanecha melech chai v’kayam (echo)
(repeat all, then end below…)
Modeh ani (echo) Modeh Ani (echo)
I give thanks to you, O God…