THIS OLD EARTH
(Bob Zentz)

Fragments of another sunset,
Ashes of another dawn.
Drowned in time's immortal ocean,
All too soon we may be gone.

This old earth has seen a lot of living,
This old earth the stories she could tell.
This earth is finished with the giving
This old earth we used so well.

Now the playground stands deserted,
In the yellow afternoon.
And the cotton candy children,
Have all gone home too soon.

And the tree of knowledge trembles,
For the fruit was ours before.
Will be like Eden's lovers,
Driven from the garden's doors.

So what can it take from nature,
And what must it take from man
For the future generations
To save the sky, the sea, the land?

This old earth has seen a lot of living,
This old earth the stories she could tell.
This earth is finished with the giving
This old earth we used so well.

So ask a child what really matters.
Ask a friend what he will do.
Ask the leaders you've elected,
But the answer lies with you.

This old earth has seen a lot o' livin'.
This old earth we've used from end to end.
Now it's time for mankind to start givin'.
This old earth could use a friend.

This old earth has seen a lot of living,
This old earth we've used from end to end.
Now it's time for man to start giving.
This old earth could use a friend.

Complete lyrics from the original release on mirrors and changes. The CD or record is available off bob's website.

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