Our song starts with a child's birth (C-G7–C-G7)
We're taught that people rule the Earth (C-Am-Dm-G)
But ev'ry creature has a song (C-G7-C-G7)
That we can't hear if we're too strong (C-Am-F-G7-C)
For those with paws and fins and wings (F-C-G-Am)
Each knows the song it's family sings (F-G7)
The wind, the river, trees and clouds (Am-F)
Cannot be heard if we're too loud!! (C-G-G7-C)
CHORUS:
All together, open hearts (C-G7-C-G7)
In harmony we sing our parts (C-Dm-G7)
When all of Nature sings along (C-G7-C-G7)
Then we hear the Earthsong (C-G-G7-C)
Rabbit, Clover, Owl and Bee, Redtail Hawk and Great Salt Sea
Mountain Lion, Thunderstorm, Redwood, Cactus, Rice and Corn,
Raven, Spider, Crab and Snail, Catfish, Heron, Pond and Whale
Pine Tree, Jaybird, Wind, and Moose, Bear and Otter, Wolf and Goose
Kangaroo and Manatee, Cobra, Shark and Chimpanzee
Butterfly, Volcano, Moss, Turtle, Beetle, Albatross
Dove, Giraffe, Gazelle, Baboon, Snake, Gorilla, Mouse, Raccoon
Rose and Tiger, Porpoise, Ant, Buffalo and Elephant
The promise that a sunrise brings
Is one more chance to dance and sing
The child helps the grown-up see
We need more balance musically
So ev'ry creature, raise your voice
Each holy day we all rejoice
And celebrate how we survive
The Earthsong is the song of life.
Our songs for children about peace and justice, resolving conflicts, and celebrating our global family are more important than ever in these troubled times. These Peace Resources are intended to help us all move forward with hope and tools for song and action as we work together to build a healthier, more peaceful world.