With My Own Two Hands

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{{Infobox song

| name = With My Own Two Hands

| cover =

| alt =

| type = single

| artist = Ben Harper

| album = Diamonds On the Inside

| released = 2002

| recorded = 2002

| studio =

| venue =

| genre = Reggae, blues rock

| length = 4:34

| label = Virgin

| writer = Ben Harper

| producer = Ben Harper

| prev_title = Steal My Kisses

| prev_year = 2000

| next_title = Diamonds On the Inside

| next_year = 2003

}}

"With My Own Two Hands" is a single from Ben Harper's 2003 release Diamonds on the Inside.

The lyrics focus on how changes in the world can come about when a single person decides to take action. The song, which features an up-tempo reggae groove, was played in regular rotation on European radio stations. The song's popularity in Europe was such that Ben Harper was awarded French Rolling Stone{{'}}s "Artist of the Year" ("Artiste de l'année") in 2003. An alternate version featuring Jack Johnson is also featured on the Curious George film soundtrack Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George.

The B-side to the single was "Bring the Funk", also taken from Diamonds on the Inside. It has been included on some TV programs as background music.

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