Winds Of Change - Merle Haggard

With my ears I have heard the eagle call my name

He flew in from the night to talk to me

We talked about his freedom and he spoke with great concern

He said, «Mother earth is aging rapidly»

He said, «The winds of change are blowing

And the land is disappearing more each day

Farewell my son, I must be going»

He turned and then forever flew away

With my eyes I have seen pretty mountain streams

Change from crystal clear to factory brown

The old bear shook his heard and through his eyes

He said, «I guess there’s no more salmon to be found»

He said, «The winds of change are blowing»

Telling me that I can’t stay

?Farewell my friend, I must be going?

He turned and then forever walked away

I’ve lived in the land where the wolf mistrusted me

He taught me that the stronger shall survive

Even in our world today, the weaker are the prey

And if we don’t fight for our planet she will die

And the winds of change keep blowing

Yet we turn the other way

If we don’t stop the wrong we’re doing

Then mother earth will surely pass away