🎵 The Bundle of Sticks – Song Lyrics 🎵
(For kids ages 4–6 – soft melody, gentle beat)
Verse 1
Once there was an old, kind man,
In a quiet village land.
He had sons who fought all day,
Argued in each little way.
They would never help or share,
Only thought of their own care.
Verse 2
The father sat with worried eyes,
He knew they must grow kind and wise.
So one day he called them near,
With something strong he held so dear.
A bundle of sticks in his hand,
Tied together with a strand.
Chorus
Try to break this bundle tight,
Hold it, bend it with your might.
Can you snap it all alone?
Or is it stronger than your own?
Verse 3
One by one, the sons all came,
They pulled and pushed but none could claim—
To break the bundle, firm and wide,
They tried so hard but failed with pride.
Verse 4
Then the rope was taken out,
And single sticks were passed about.
Each one snapped with just a touch,
Breaking easy, not so much.
Chorus
Do you see what this can show?
Alone you’re weak, together you grow.
Work as one and you’ll be strong,
Together’s where we all belong.
Verse 5
The sons all nodded—now they knew,
What their father said was true.
They stopped the fights, began to share,
And filled their home with love and care.
Verse 6
Their house was filled with peace and cheer,
With helping hands and laughter near.
They learned that standing side by side,
Gives strength and joy and family pride.
Chorus
Do you see what this can show?
Alone you’re weak, together you grow.
Work as one and you’ll be strong,
Together’s where we all belong.