Helping Hands

Story Behind The Song

This song was written after Robert C Reynolds witnessed the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami in Thailand and witnessed 1000s of deaths. He went on to establish an award winning foundation to support over 100 tsunami children who lost their parents.

Song Description

The song was written by Robert C Reynolds, who as a beach resident of Krabi Thailand witnessed the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. He was involved from Day 1 in the recovery efforts and founded a multi-award winning foundation to support over 100 tsunami children who lost their parents to the tsunami.

Song Length 3:49 Genre Folk - Country, Folk - Traditional
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Heartbreaking, Moving Subject Sadness, Disasters
Similar Artists Jim Croce, Neil Young Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

The tsunami waves a-breaking
Bringing so many tears today
And when it was gone
It took my family away

My family is looking down
From the heavens above
How can I live now?
In this world without love?

Helping Hands
Carried me home
Gave me a bed
And my new clothes

Helping Hands
Soothed my soul
Healed my wounds
Made me whole

I'm left alone in this world
But people from strange lands
Came to lift me up
And help me understand

Love knows no borders
Knows no nationality
Love reaches out to all
Especially those in need

Chorus

A 1000 helping hands
Helped me stand up strong
Gave me my first smile
In so, so long

The waves a distant memory
But my children understand
The strength of love
From a 1000 helping hands

Chorus

Helping Hands
So many helping hands
Thank you all
Helping hands

Lyrics Robert C Reynolds Music Gary Gates
Producer Born 2 Soon Publisher Last Cafe Artists
Performance Gary Gates

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