Have you ever felt like a song was trying to tell you something? Maybe the message is as simple as “What Goes Around Comes Around” or “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” It seems as if some song titles carry a lesson straight through to the listener.

Let’s examine these adages and all their practical insight by putting together a list of good advice with music!

So, for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with a title that gives advice or has a “folksy wisdom” message would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

Iron and Wine feat. Fiona Apple- All In Good Time
Robert Finley- What Goes Around Comes Around
Bear Hands- 2AM
Ike and Tina Turner- Beauty Is Just Skin Deep
New Radicals- You Get What You Give
The Rolling Stones- You Can't Always Get What You Want