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If I Had a Hammer

Pete Seeger & Lee Hays
Year of the Dubs (1949)
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturesmooth
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Gentle acoustic folk arrangement with steady strumming and harmonious vocals creates a rhythmic, repetitive flow ideal for group singing. Predictable structure and moderate tempo avoid sensory overload.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

Protest folk song written in 1949 as an anthem for justice, freedom, and love, popularized by Peter, Paul & Mary and used in civil rights movements.

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Moods: confident, playful, uplifting

Traditions: folk

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