Young children delight in echo songs. This echo song helps children internalize the belief that they can be helpful to others. Being helpful to others nurtures friendships. Character traits developed early in life tend to persist. Children who learn how to develop friendships early in life are likely to have positive relationships in adolescence and adulthood. Children who do not learn how to build friendships experience isolation and loneliness.

Count on Me (2:50)
(Echo each line)

Everybody
Sometime
Needs a little helping hand

Everybody
Sometime
Needs a heart that understands

You need it
I got it
I'll be your light so you can see

You need it
I got it
Got your back, you can count on me

 Everybody
Sometime
Hits a patch of stormy weather

Everybody
Sometime
Needs a hand to keep it together

You need it
I got it
I'll be your boat on the stormy sea

You need it
I got it
Got your back, you can count on me

Everybody
Sometime
Finds something they want to share

Everybody
Sometime
Wants to know somebody cares

I need it
You got it
Your kindness sets my spirit free

I need it
You got it
Got your back, you can count on me