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Banyan Tree
© 1976 This was written about a woman with whom I lived at the Banyan House commune during my college years. There is a flower garden by the banyan tree I see a rose there for you by the rose for me I sit inside my window; and you in yours And our love is…
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Apple
When I first met my wife, I told her that I wrote this song about the daughter I wanted to have someday. Her name would be ‘Apple’.
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Baby Born on a Summer’s Night
© 1982 Written for Scott Hardy, son, age 8 months Baby born on a summer’s nightWhy do you put up such a fightDon’t you know that your daddy cares for you?Screaming into the world that wayWill give me a headache many a dayDon’t you know that your daddy cares for you? Hold my finger with…
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As I was Dreaming
No apologies: My spirit is comprised of equal parts romantic and realist, but when writing songs I am usually either one or the other. This song is a case in point for the former part and as such is dedicated to my starmate, Jennifer. As I was dreaming I imagined you were looking at the…
Papa Hardy
Songs of Peace, Love, and Legacy — The Music of Jeffrey Charles Hardy
This is how it all started…
Jeffrey Charles Hardy—affectionately known as Papa Hardy—is a singer-songwriter whose music is rooted in a lifetime of purpose, compassion, and connection. He began writing and recording songs as an extension of his life’s mission through his nonprofit, Care For Peace, an organization devoted to building peace and opportunity in some of the world’s most underserved communities. His music became a powerful way to communicate the heart of his humanitarian work: unity, empathy, and the shared human spirit.
As Jeffrey’s journey continued, so did the evolution of his musical expression. Marriage, fatherhood, and eventually becoming a grandfather added new dimensions to his songwriting. These personal milestones brought a richness and emotional depth to his lyrics—stories of love, legacy, and the quiet, powerful beauty of family life. His songs are more than melodies; they are living reflections of a man who sees the world not only as it is, but as it could be.
Whether he’s writing about peace across borders or the joy of holding a grandchild’s hand, Jeffrey’s music is always personal, always heartfelt, and always hopeful. Papa Hardy is a celebration of his life’s work—through service, through song, and through stories that inspire connection across generations.
Jeffrey Charles Hardy, “Papa Hardy”
Singer/Songwriter