CHORUS:
This fragile earth, our island home
we all live here together, we are not alone
There are birds and the bees in the apple trees
Giraffes and elephants and chimpanzees
We all share the planet, we are not alone
On this fragile earth, our island home.
Which creature thinks that a nest is the best? A bird!
Who stays alive in a hive? A bee!
Who lives in a den and lets out a roar?
Lions and tigers and bears galore!
Lions and tigers and bears galore!
CHORUS
Who makes a home ‘neath the sea? Fish!
Who gets to dwell in a shell? A crab!
Who lives in the waves just beyond the shore?
Eels and octopus and whales galore!
Eels and octopus and whales galore!
CHORUS
We all need a home that’s safe and warm.
To protect from the wind, the cold and the storm.
We all need a place to eat and to rest our head
I’m thankful for my comfy bed
We all need a comfy bed!
CHORUS
This fragile earth
We’d better protect it
This fragile earth
It’s our only home
Fragile earth
We all need to share it
Fragile earth
No matter where we roam
Fragile earth
It will always be
Our island home!
With special thanks to the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer.
CMN's Environmental Songbook is a compilation of songs that promote respect and responsibility for the environment. You'll find these songs inspiring, fun and educational not just for children, but for the musicians, teachers and other adults who sing with them.