A song of unknown authorship and tune (modification of BUNESSAN?)... THESE ARE THE OLYMPICS 1 Morning has broken over 7-Lakes Basin Wildflowers glisten with morning few Lingering snowfields shine in the sunrise Backpackers'faces, they're shining, too Refrain (after each stanza) These are the Olympics, mountains of splendor Wilderness coastline, Forests sublime These are the Olympics, a National Treasure Preserved forever for all of mankind 2 Bright midday sun shines o'er Olympics' wild coastline Sun, sand and sea-stacks gleam in its light Sea otters sleep in shimmering kelp beds Coast hikers marvel, "What a glorious sight!" 3 Shadows of evening o'er the Hoh River Valley Murmuring river lulls us to sleep Forest of Giants, Spruce, Fir and Cedar Guard us till morning, Oh thy vigil keep
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