Teach Your Children by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - 1970 (with lyrics)

"Teach Your Children" is a song by Graham Nash. The song first appeared on the album Déjà Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young released in 1970. It peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts that year.

[@yvettesanchez4691]

I sang this song to my sons as babies and then as young children. Now I sing it to my beloved, beautiful grandson. RIP David Crosby, your voice inspired and gave solace to so many of us.

[@martiseelye6443]

Same! Now my son says "Mom, when I hear that song now I get a tear. Thank you for everything"

[@allenlovell1604]

Was this song associated with the Kent State Shootings ? I seem to remember this song was linked to the anti-Vietnam War protests movement 🤔? Regardless, this song and many others from my youth are timeless!

[@TheDaftric]

Hard to believe its 54 years old and still sounds fresh, great music never ages

[@peacelovejoy8786]

One of the best songs ever written! I am fortunate to have been raised around great music like this and I am grateful 🙏 Soundtrack of my childhood Thank you for the 70's 🤗

[@brendamyerstrachanmyer6817]

Me too

[@sharon6871]

Me three!!!!❤

[@terryh5526]

Make that four!@@sharon6871

[@amnaysifaw8387]

Right Indeed ,The golden Age of the country music

[@niranjannaik8787]

From India... You Are bang on target there my friend. It was the Golden Era of Music for sure🎉🎉🎉

[@gadsdonflag4289]

My generation.....and proud of it. I never got tired of hearing this great song on the radio.....Just beautiful!!!

[@peacelovejoy8786]

That's right! When music was written by true musicians who could read music 🎶

[@tomfloriot8761]

@@peacelovejoy8786 when music said or meant something. When your happy you hear the music, when your down, you understand the lyrics too, always a great combo. Now I don't know what they are playing or for the most part what they are singing about. It's either them or am I just getting old

[@peacelovejoy8786]

@@tomfloriot8761 Little bit of both I suppose. But music today isn't really music just a lot of talentless ,over produced crap! That's ok though because we had the best of the best and nothing can change that. We had the BEATLES for God's Sake 😏 we are blessed

[@tomfloriot8761]

@@peacelovejoy8786 I was thinking the same thing about the getting older part, yeah maybe but it's still today music sucks. It all technology, auto tune etc and because of this music has lost its heart and soul, most these so called artists today don't even write their own lyrics. Yeah I am right we are not old, today's music just sucks. There i said it, lol

[@MateoVillena-g8i]

The more I hear this song the more I'm convinced it's one of the greatest masterpieces ever written.

[@shadygraves]

Can we just go back to 1969? Fly high, David. You're free. ☮️✌🏻

[@bettyminnie519]

I'm with you Shady G!! I had just graduated HS and I wish to this day I had experienced Woodstock that summer. Was it really as free and easy as our memories tell us!!

[@pattiharvey2721]

Wouldn't that be nice

[@CodMaster601]

Laying here playing this as my daughter is falling asleep on me. So peaceful.

[@cherylfiebelkorn6130]

Shared this today to my 21 year old son who is moving today to go to school. ❤💔 I also love that most people don't know Jerry Garcia played guitar in this song!😮

[@Jsmitt716]

Thanks for the info. I shared it with my 11 year old daughter today because it reminds me of my mother but I don't think she is old enough to be impacted my the lyrics yet

[@mwduck]

Guitar of the pedal steel variety.

[@josephgoulart1349]

Did someone mention Jerry Garcia? We can be friends. Love me some Jerry.

[@cherylfiebelkorn6130]

@@josephgoulart1349 then we should be friends✌️😉

[@tomfloriot8761]

@@Jsmitt716 don't worry my friend cause one day she will and it always remind her of you

[@frankholt4325]

I remember hearing this on the radio on a crisp spring morning while being driven to school by my Mom in 1970. I never grow tired of hearing this great classic from CSN & Y.

[@robinpeppin]

nice memory.

[@amnaysifaw8387]

One of the most amazing songs ever.Great lyrics feel rendition.

[@jlbaker2000]

Thanks for this timeless song, Graham Nash.

[@superfly3990]

That's Jerry Garcia on the Pedal Steel Guitar. Amazing.

[@oldrogue4247]

@@superfly3990 It is! But don’t forget it was added in post-recording.

[@bluntlybold5962]

My dad used to Play this on his guitar and sing, he had us all singing along. Funny he would always look at me out of the 8 kids and say why aren't you singing lol I was the youngest and shy. he'd say why be shy it's your family 😂 sing. He finally got me into the swing choir that's almost like a school choir but we went to state And would sing in a group of 10. I absolutely love this song. The best memories. And the lyrics are True.

[@annedaniels2955]

Beautiful song from a beautiful era. RIP David. You may be gone but what a legacy. I'm so grateful to have grown up with this music. What a time it was. Music today (if you can call it that) is dire.

[@glenrosarian2352]

RIP David Crosby, a profound and colorful human being and excellent singer and musician.

[@martinasemmelmann4803]

One of my favorite songs ever❤

[@aliciasaracino1233]

Ah the decade of great music talent. Back when lyrics were deep and inspirational.

[@maddness224]

Thank you David Crosby. Rest in peace..

[@marilynsnider8183]

I've always loved this song. It really hits close to home.

[@scimitar818]

Can never get through this song without tears. Beautiful

[@chrisgardner4222]

It always does the same to me.

[@Walt-v3e]

I'm 71 and sitting here with tears in my eyes after listening.

[@289fiacobra]

I stumbled onto his video and have forgotten how much I like this song. It was a harsh time in the late 60's early 70's with the war in Vietnam and this song brought a sense of calm and when I look back on my life with my children now grown adults, the 2nd half of the song is how my children has come full circle as I've learned so much from them. I guess this song is as relevant for me today than it was 50 years ago. Did NOT know the Jerry Garcia story and it's a pretty good one when I looked it up.

[@Wala1111]

A parental fiqure just recommended this for me 💯♥️

[@docktorb]

RIP and fly free, David. Thanks for the music and the memories. 🙏🙏🙏😢

[@edwardthompson5820]

I was 25 when this song came out.

[@anonymousfemale9231]

I was 20 and getting ready to graduate as a Registered Nurse……good memories!😊

[@ccdg1066]

I was 22. It didn't mean much to me then, but it began to hit me about 15 yrs later. Now, it means ever so much more. Keep on living, and keep on learning :)

[@garyblackford8366]

I don't see any comments about it here, but this is some of the greatest pedal steel guitar playing you'll ever hear.

[@kuntreefan08]

Jerry Garcia did that one I believe. Beautiful

[@elisabethgahnstrom5831]

Such a lovely song❤

[@joycebrannen1943]

Think I’ll order the CD! Just thinking about a More AI World…..No Tnx!

[@cromeo187]

This song brings back so many great memories of childhood! The harmony is amazing!!

[@lionessSkk1]

Rest in Peace David Crosby

[@roscoearbuckle2]

What a beautiful song.

[@ulisarcherp4540]

Was played in the melody fair movie. Great song!!!

[@spicyninja3403]

My dad always wakes us up playing this song at mornings during 90s😊

[@Barbara-jq2se]

Really like this beautiful picture/video/scenery. So pretty! 🙏☺️wrote down the lyrics & really appreciate them. These are the kind of songs I really enjoy because there’s no room for anything crude. Just really good music 🎶🎼Ahhh.

[@justfortoday7291]

R.I.P. David, may you now be Rockin In Peace.

[@faithshoppephilippines2229]

I commend your correct way of putting in advance the next line of lyrics thus making us prepared for that next line of the song. You're one of the FEW who did it correctly. 👍

[@แจนจณิชาภิรมยาภรณ์]

I always remind this song even how long times pass by.

[@klamath1016]

I recently found out that the main instument being played the Steel pedal guitar, was played by Gerry Garcia, from the Greatful Dead . Supposedly the Greatful Dead were in the recoding studio next door and Crosby went over and asked Gerry if he'd mind adding his touch and magic to this beautiful piece of melodious art., Great Job Gerry, one of the best uses of the Steel Guitar, EVER!!

[@williamdavis6970]

God bless you and your family along with the other who's working together with you

[@rolphwartieda2707]

We should not expect that our kids will behave the way they should. The twentieth century went by and we are in the same old shit the one we wish and hope might be the right one. Discipline is paramount to have them learn properly.

[@MS-free321]

I have quite a few uncle's sang this song to me when I was really Young. it's an awesome great song

[@josiespringfield4808]

Thank you CSNY for creating this masterpiece.

[@ru4862able]

RIP David Crosby 💕💜💕

[@marthag7304]

Since you g, I have always loved listening to this song. Until today, I still love listening to it.

[@nicolavivarelli4127]

Simply a too beautiful song....love 💖 this Song !!!!!

[@nashobasipokni3628]

Jerry Garcia on steel is stupifyingly good. NRPS he shreds but this is so pure and is as important as the vocals

[@porterhouse7260]

Ridiculous!

[@johninnz]

Spot on

[@CCR-ew6ke]

The first time hearing this I was 6, and I was amazed at the harmony, the music was refreshing. My older sister had the album, I knew it as rock (hippie rock n roll, lol) but today it would be considered country. Now I wonder if it played on the country charts in 1970.

[@lucybear5600]

Sooo pretty the way their voices harmonize 😍 I also love the electric guitar 🎸 Actually all of it The lyrics the meaning the sound all of it is uplifting and bittersweet all in one. So beautiful 😍

[@victordepatto5593]

Share this with the kids of today. Let them know of this super group and the music they played, and of classic rock of yesteryear. My stepdaughter who is now in her early 30s loves classic rock. Now I have to teach my grand children this music once they’re a little older. This music can’t be forgotten just like swing music should not be forgotten from the ‘30s & ‘40s.

[@Msjj502]

Heard this in a casino lol. Lost all my money when I heard it and then went and bought a drink with whatever was left. Last time I was happy! Gotta love this lofe

[@andycortez1487]

That's were the days where music comes from the heart that will make listener surely will love to hear deep inside...

[@diane1390]

RIP David Crosby, we'll miss you!

[@fulgenjbatista4640]

🕊🌟🕊 ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 🙏💜🙏 💜🎵💜

[@flipper8684]

Thanks for the memories. RIP David Crosby 🙏💕😢✌️

[@robinpeppin]

it's not hell, it's health. one of my fav's. hanging out with my boyfriend listening to it on his car radio back in the early 70's. he turned me on to the best music back then. i miss him.

[@edgardodelossantos1551]

I never get tired of singing this beautiful song with very beautiful lyrics!

[@sherizdrips]

R.I.P. David Crosby. We knew you well good person.

[@kefferist]

David Crosby ,an eternal byrd.

[@edwardthompson5820]

Great song for parents. I was young man at time.

[@mhelfordguiawan7263]

remind me during my high school days,,

[@lonniep44]

THANKS FOR THE TURNES. 1-19-23

[@prithvirajs4157]

Amongst the finest..

[@alanalai4750]

This is another nice tune written by Graham Nash. I reccomend you to listen to his Our House and Simple Man. His songs are pure poetry

[@sinclairmasher1748]

Thank you David. From: South Africa.

[@Morganasnotarobot0]

Beautiful🕊palabras🕊 caring thoughts & prayers all caring blessings b urz 🕊💚🙏🙌😇🙌🙏💚🕊

[@WemmieFemmie]

Timeless classic.

[@jessiemccartney6800]

I taught my children well. the have been harsh its not okay.

[@ccdg1066]

Don't give up, things can change. You do your best; it's all you can do. Peace to you :)

[@edgardodelossantos1551]

Beautiful harmony too!

[@fredericschilling6416]

Wow! That’s a moving statement by Ynette Sanchez. I just always loved the song and for the first time, I sang every word. ❤

[@angelcosmic145]

💗🕊️Holy📖BIBLE & Bhagavad📖Gita🕊️💗

[@susanlett9632]

Loved this song growing up. I also remember it was the song for Geraldine Ferraro and (I can't remember) campaign song. 1984 I think

[@davidthompson6636]

With this and the other songs of those years, we thought the truth was so close and the light was going to shine. But we just kept making things worse and the music became discord

[@kimimilawacipiwinyan848]

My Children My World Needs Cleaning For All Our Children and We Owe Them All Our Efforts! So We Listen Closer and Accept Easier and Always Encourage Their Own Goals! Now The World Is Changing Lets Not Be Passive Aggressive With The Daunting Task Ahead! Much Love!

[@deenayls5055]

I believe its pitched not picks lol but thank you for posting!!! I needed this song to be on a post on whats happening today with our youth and well it is up to us and what weve taught our children!!!!

[@mehmetfatihgucel2613]

Best song,that ı evet listen❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@artrolf4223]

The steel guitar in the background is being played by Jerry Garcia, (btw.)

[@shirleyjennings5787]

Awesome!

[@susansalter566]

Life teaching s in this beauitful heaven sent song....lets teach the children .......we can heal.love laugh its all ok ...💫💯🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️🙌🫶🙌🫶🙌🫶🙌🫶

[@davefistr]

ANO !!!😘😘😘❤❤❤

[@charlieswanson4038]

Thank you

[@jimharper5978]

Ahh.. remembering the memories from the 80's when we head this song on TV while nuclear bomb footage was in the background...

[@gleicecallegari4310]

RIP David Crosby

[@YasirBrown-xd9mh]

💯 🔥 ✅️

[@tmr3513]

I am one fortunate person to have met both Stephen and David at Stephens Malibu beach house on a Sunday afternoon late Sept. 1973 Sadly and strangely they were having a wake for Gram Parsons. It was at this house that the plot to steal Gram's body was hatched! I was there and heard them talking about getting a prop hearse! David gave me and my friend a lift back up the coast because he was going back to Santa Barbara to his ranch. I was 17 years old had been in California barely three days and honestly had no clue who the two men I met were. David Crosby gave me my first PCH sunset ride, But his old Ford van was a cargo van and I sat in an old overstuffed chair he had placed back there! Would you think the guy driving a beater van was a rock star?

[@sil19192]

Ohhhhh....I'm happy!🎉

[@fynndeemurphy]

This is so pretty, thank you 😍❤❤

[@AlfredBernasek-vm2jt]

TRAUMHAFT SCHÖN

[@rhondabaroli2683]

Namaste love and light and I done comment reading too lol but my.fav verse. Feed them on your dreams know by. Don’t ask them why. Told you. Something something. know they love you. Omg Tired spelling every thing out. Wounded will very often not get it ;(

[@HarHah]

One Word: AMEN!🙏

[@MS-free321]

Awesome true♥♥♥

[@user-tb4el1sr1q]

I can’t believe the man who explained this song to me

[@lirasoniega5702]

Immortal song

[@kursk124]

DIVINE GRATITUDE

[@sirlouisxv5149]

The ones that found that song in that The Office episode about children raise your hand!

[@holygooff]

Sad moment. Rip!

[@priyankasingh5828]

Nice

[@nicboshoff5096]

One if my all time three best songs, I love this particular recording with the steel guitar, I believe it was played by John Sebastian, please correct me if I am wrong.

[@mikedunseith6428]

The Steel guitar was played by Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead who never rated himself as a steel player but this tells another story!! Pure poetry!!

[@Boris.Becker.]

Great

[@Professor_Fate]

The 21 people who gave this a "thumbs down" have no soul.

[@tomfloriot8761]

Or are from another generation or planet, there were some bands from that/ my generation that wasn't my style or choice but always respected their talents because good music and writing was an art back then and all bands relied on raw talent and not the use of machines, auto tune and computers to make their music back then. Today you can't tell if it's talent or technology and for that reason to me, music lost its heart and soul

[@debragrooms1942]

Indeed, they dont know good music

[@eddiedelacruz9321]

Rip Mr Crosby!

[@ryanahearn434]

It is a beautiful song... It is an excellent day to have a good day! I am in love with Rachael Lewallen, and that is the truth, and I don't care who knows it.

[@pip-pip5029]

Does anyone know where the background is from?

[@cesca57]

I fed mine the scriptures the gospel but as the world got more liberal, they seem to go with the world. Its sad that some of my dreams I gave to them was just that a dream. I love them unconditionally but Gods word doesnt offer compromise. Its either cold or hot. God is so merciful and He is good and with that knowledge of God, they will see as they grow old just how their choices was not what I meant for them. All of them are good men and women. Its true, dont you ever ask them why, if they told you, you would cry. God understands and waits.

[@ccdg1066]

Super helpful! When I get into situations like that, I sometimes find it useful to ask myself, 'what would Jesus do?'.

[@michaelapanasewicz9967]

Also shows the talent of Jerry garcia on steel pedal