Magic Penny
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"Magic Penny" is a folk song by Malvina Reynolds that uses the metaphor of a penny to teach children about the multiplying power of love when it is shared.
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
English‑language song
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children's song ⓘ educational song ⓘ folk song ⓘ song ⓘ |
| composer | Malvina Reynolds NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| creator | Malvina Reynolds NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
children's music
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folk ⓘ |
| hasChorus | Love is something if you give it away, you end up having more ⓘ |
| hasLyric |
It's just like a magic penny, hold it tight and you won't have any
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Lend it, spend it, and you'll have so many ⓘ They'll roll all over the floor ⓘ |
| hasMetaphor | penny as a metaphor for love ⓘ |
| hasMoral | love increases when it is given away ⓘ |
| intendedAudience | children ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| lyricist | Malvina Reynolds NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
performances in schools and children's programs
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recordings by Malvina Reynolds ⓘ |
| teaches |
the idea that generosity brings abundance
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the value of sharing love ⓘ |
| theme |
generosity
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kindness ⓘ love multiplies when shared ⓘ sharing ⓘ |
| usedFor | teaching children about love and sharing ⓘ |
| usedIn |
music education settings
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religious education and Sunday school settings ⓘ |
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