Two are Better than One

Story Behind The Song

I wrote this song when I was teaching the concept of two being better than one to my bible club kids. This song is vintage...1993, thus the primitive recording.

Song Description

Here are the stories: Ruth & Boaz, Jonathan & David, the three stranded cord, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Song Length 3:39 Genre Country - Religious, Folk - Rock
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Cheerful, Jovial Subject Relationship, Friend
Similar Artists Alison Krauss, Amy Grant Language English
Era 1990 - 1999

Lyrics

TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE

Chorus:

Two are better than one
Two are better than one
Because they have a return
They have a return
Such a good return for their labor.
Because they have a return
They have a return
Such a good return for their labor!

Ruth, the girl from Moab, went a-gleaning through the wheat.
Lord, she was SO HUNGRY, yeah, you know she had to eat!
Now, where should Ruthie find herself but down by Boaz' toes?
Soon they up and married....and that's how the story goes.

Jonathan and David were some guys I'd like to know.
Jon gave Dave his belt, his sword, his tunic and his bow.
Their hearts were knit together and they stuck like super glue.
I'd like to have a friend like that....now buddy, wouldn't you?

Now you take a skinny little cord and snap it right in two.
But put together three and it's much harder to do.
Fall down by yourself and no one's there to help you rise.
Stick right by your buddy, you'll be up in DOUBLE TIME!

The Bible says we have a friend that everyone can know.
He'll stick by you through thick and thin wherever you may go.
His name is Jesus. He's the Lord! He'll listen while you pray.
So why be lonesome by yourself?....Make friends with Him today.

The song had a good toe tapping feel to it. It had an "Old Country" feel to it. The "Religious" came in towards the end of the song and made sense.The vocals and instrumentation were well suited for this song and the lyrics had a storyline, which is what is needed to keep a listener engaged .

Cute song.

Hello Kate!! Another cute and clever song!! Always like what you do! Take care. Greg

very nice christian song

very catchy and perfect for commercial licensing

Enthusiastic singer reminds me of something from "A Mighty Wind". This got by me, but I suspect it's a kids song that teaches stories from the good book. I can see this being marketed to children on a collection album.

This was a fun old time country song. I almost wanted to hear some yoddling. it reminded me of the old Blue Grass country songs that the singer would yoddle in the middle. This would be a fun song for a movie soundtrack. I like the fun vibe of it. I can tell you had fun with it. Awesome message.

wow I like the feel of this song, its a toe tapper , I think its a great song for younger kids, there's places for audience participation, It tells a good story and points to Jesus and it imparts a spiritual principal. As far as the recording I did have a little trouble understanding some of the words, nothing a good producer couldn't fix

Wow! Awesome! I enjoyed the sound effects! Loved the message! Very original and very intriguing! Loved the message!

What energy I love this song!!!!!!!!!

Nice vocals... Love the guitar.. Children oriented type of song:)

You have a beautiful voice and the guitar playing is extremely solid.

HA HA HA HA!--LOVE IT!-----KATE--you are the best---thanxs--joe

Verse lyrics are concise, tell the stories clearly, and relate well to the chorus.
Vocal very well done, instruments and backup vocals very tasteful.

Lyrics Kate Carpenter Music Kate Carpenter
Producer Eugene Baker Publisher Kate Carpenter
Performance Kate Carpenter Label Kate Carpenter

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