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Verse 1
When you were a tiny seed
Mother Earth met all your needs
So you put down roots, uncurled a sprout
And poked your tiny head right out
Verse 2
You stretched and strained to find the light
Sometimes left, and sometimes right
And you spread your arms as if to fly
Hugging earth and kissing sky
Chorus
Keep a green tree in your heart
And maybe the singing bird will come
And when she comes you better love her well
Oh the stories she can tell
Verse 3
You drank the rain, danced in the breeze
Caught the sunlight with your leaves
And performed a magic alchemy
To purify the air we breathe
Verse 4
You grew up strong and fine and true
Your story there in the shape of you
And you shared your heart with the honey bee
And all the singing birds like me
Chorus
Keep a green tree in your heart
And maybe the singing bird will come
And when she comes you better love her well
Oh the stories she can tell
Verse 5
Now seasons come, and seasons go
You listen, breathe, watch and know
Make a tiny seed, give it to the ground
And the circle of life goes round and round
Verse 6
And when you’ve grown up wise and old
Your work all done, your story told
You’ll fall back down to where you came from
I will hear you, I will come
Chorus
Keep a green tree in your heart
And maybe the singing bird will come
And when she comes you better love her well
Oh the stories she can tell
(Green tree...singing bird...love her
Green tree...littlest bird...love her
Green tree...singing bird...love her)
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2. |
Share Your Love
03:15
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Verse 1
I know you can run
as fast as the breeze
I know you can jump
as high as the trees
but there’s a power
more amazing than both of those
and you are made of it
from head to toes
Verse 2
I know you can fly
circles around the sun
and you are brave and beautiful
and very smart and super strong
but you’ve got power
more astonishing and legendary
it’s name is LOVE
and it is necessary
Chorus
Love is Kindness
Love is Showing Respect
Love is Happiness
Share Your Love
Share Your Love
Share Your Love
Verse 3
conjure it up when you are
feeling scared or being sad
ask it for help when you are
acting mean or being mad
listen for it when you
close your eyes and breathe
open your heart
and set your LOVE power free
Bridge
love love love oh yeah I say
share your love
love love love oh yeah I say
share your love
love love love oh yeah I say
share your love
love is mindfulness
love is heartfulness
love is wakefulness
love is generous
love is truthfulness
love is patience
love is joyfulness
love is endless
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3. |
Earth Day
04:05
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Verse 1
this old Earth's
been around awhile
she knows how to cry
she knows how to smile
she's happiest when we
care for her soil
and the water and air
that feed us all
this old Earth
runs on her own time
how long does it take
for a mountain to grind
all the way back down
to a grain of sand
and then become
a mountain again
Chorus
every day
should be Earth Day
and every one
every daughter and son
will love her
like a mother
and cherish her
every single day
should be Earth Day!
every single day
should be Earth Day!
every single day
should be Earth Day!
every single day
Verse 2
this old Earth
is home for all
the beasts and plants
stout and tall
some take root
and others walk
some even fly
some even talk
we ride through space
upon her crust
never looking back
in Earth we trust
she’s a ship afloat
in a sea of night
the burning sun
her guiding light
Bridge
now is the moment
to open our eyes
and our minds and our hearts
and realize
the Earth is our friend
the Earth is our home
the Earth is our Mother
we are never alone
we must protect
our only Earth
every action and intention
affirming her worth
let’s do no harm
and take good care
of every life
everyone
everything
everywhere...
every day...
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4. |
We Speak for the Earth
04:40
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Verse 1
we speak for the Earth
we speak for the trees
we speak for the air
and for the bumble and the honey bees
we speak for the land
and for the sacred seeds
and for the rain and for the sea
and all the future beings
Chorus
we wanna help the Earth
we wanna do our part
we wanna save the day
with all the lovin’ (wisdom/compassion) in our hearts
for these hearts know the way
and this love/wisdom/compassion
makes us strong
so we’ll climb a mountain high
and sing at the top of our lungs, oh
come on people
let’s wake up people
the time is now
come on people
let’s wake up people
the time is now
Verse 2
we’re gonna use our hands
and the wisdom we carry inside
and the love we’ve learned to share
and our fascinating minds
and the feelings that visit and teach
us how to experience everything
and our bodies that need to dance
and our voices that were born to sing
Bridge
the Earth
it’s connected to the trees
they’re connected to the air
it’s connected to the bees
they’re connected to the land
it’s connected to the seeds
they’re connected to the rain
it’s connected to the seas
they’re connected to the fish
they’re connected to the birds
they’re connected to the animals
they’re connected to the sun
we are not individual
we are not separate
we are interdependent
we are all one
Verse 3
so let’s be kind with our thoughts
kind with our words
kind with our actions
and kind to our world
for we know whatever we do
will have consequences for
the beautiful beings of the future
whom we already adore
so we’re gonna gather together
this Earthen family far and wide
step into our power
and do the work of our time oh
Final Chorus
come on people let’s wake up people the time is now
come on people let’s rise up people let’s do this now
come on people let’s wake up people the time is now
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5. |
I Am the Earth
05:13
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Verse 1
I am the Earth and the Earth is me
I am the Earth and the Earth is me
I am the Earth and the Earth is me
I am the Earth and the Earth is me
I am the rocks and the rocks are me
I am the trees and the trees are me
I am the mountains, the mountains are me
I am the Earth and the Earth is me
I am the rain and the rain is me
I am the rivers and the rivers are me
I am the oceans, the oceans are me
I am the Earth and the Earth is me
I am the air and the air is me
I am the wind and the wind is me
I am the sky and the sky is me
I am the Earth and the Earth is me
Chorus
It’s the truth of interbeing
All things near and all things far
All things seen and all things unseen
We all inter-are
Verse 2
I am the fire and the fire is me
I am the sun and the sun is me
I am the stars and the stars are me
I am the light and the light is me
I am the people and the people are me
I am the creatures, the creatures are me
I am all beings, all beings are me
I am you and you are me
I am peace and peace is me
I am joy and joy is me
I am love and love is me
I am the Earth and the Earth is me
Chorus
It’s the truth of interbeing
All things near and all things far
All things seen and all things unseen
We all inter-are
Tag
This is the wisdom
That will spark our awakening
This is the medicine
To meet our suffering
It has the power
To heal and restore
This is the answer
We are looking for
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6. |
Shine
03:45
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Verse 1
dance your love into the Earth (together with each other) 2x
sing your love into the sky (together with each other) 2x
spread your love around the world (together with each other) 2x
put your love into your life (together with each other) 2x
Chorus
shine it on the mountains
shine it on the sea
shine it on the cities
and the trees and the green country, c’mon
shine it on all beings
those who walk and crawl and swim and fly
shine it on the suffering
bring it right into the light
Verse 2
dance your joy into the Earth...
dance your joy into the sky...
spread your joy around the world...
put your joy into your life...
Bridge
to the east
to the west
to the north
to the south
above
below
within
without
Verse 3
dance your peace into the Earth...
sing your peace into the sky...
spread your peace around the world...
put your peace into your life
put your joy into your life
put your love into your life
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7. |
Sing a Summer Song
04:17
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Verse 1
sing a summer song
sing it for the Earth
sing it for the flowers
and sing it for the dirt
sing it for the singing birds
and for the green trees
sing it for the wiggly worms
and for the honey bees
Chorus
sing a summer song
sing a summer song
sing a summer song
for you and me
sing a summer song
sing a summer song
the way we love the world
is everything
Verse 2
sing it for the long days
and for the tiny nights
sing it for the june bugs
and for the fireflies
sing it for the gardens
and sing it for the rain
sing it for the sunshine
we love them both the same
Bridge
summer is a-comin’
and it’s right around the corner
you can see it getting brighter
you can feel it getting warmer
you can smell it in the growing things
you can hear it when the animals speak
taste it in the hanging fruit
run through it in your bare feet
your bare feet
your bare bare feet
Verse 3
sing it for the mountains
and sing it for the sea
sing it for the rivers
and for the valleys
sing it for the animals
and sing it for the plants
sing it for the people
and how they love to dance
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8. |
We Love Everyone
02:51
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Verse 1
We love everyone
The people and the creatures
and the Earth and the sun
All around the world you know
peace has begun
‘Cause we love everyone
Verse 2
We are kind to everyone
The people and the creatures
and the Earth and the sun
All around the world you know
peace has begun
‘Cause we are kind to everyone
We’re kind!
We’re kind!
We’re kind...to everyone!
Verse 3
We respect everyone
The people and the creatures
and the Earth and the sun
All around the world you know
peace has begun
‘Cause we respect everyone
We respect!
We respect!
We respect...everyone!
Verse 4
We share with everyone
The people and the creatures
and the Earth and the sun
All around the world you know
peace has begun
‘Cause we share with everyone
We share!
We share!
We share...with everyone!
Verse 5
We love everyone
The people and the creatures
and the Earth and the sun
All around the world you know
peace has begun
‘Cause we love everyone
We love!
We love!
We love...everyone!
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9. |
Pebble Meditation Song
04:43
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Verse 1
Breathing in, I see myself as a flower
Breathing out, I feel fresh and new
Breathing in, I see myself as a flower
Breathing out, I feel fresh and new
Flower, fresh
Flower, fresh
Flower, fresh
Verse 2
Breathing in, I see myself as a mountain
Breathing out, I feel solid and sure
Breathing in, I see myself as a mountain
Breathing out, I feel solid and sure
Mountain, solid
Mountain, solid
Mountain, solid
Verse 3
Breathing in, I see myself as still water
Breathing out, I reflect things as they are
Breathing in, I see myself as still water
Breathing out, I reflect things as they are
Still water, reflecting
Still water, reflecting
Still water, reflecting
Verse 4
Breathing in, I see myself as space
Breathing out, I feel free
Breathing in, I see myself as space
Breathing out, I feel free
Space, free
Space, free
Space, free
Bridge
Fresh, solid, reflecting and free
Patient, understanding, full of generosity
Peaceful and grateful, kind awake and true
Full of love for me, and full of love for you
Joyful and mindful, remembering how to be
Fresh, solid, reflecting and free
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10. |
Little One
03:48
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VERSE 1
oh little one
oh where did you come from
oh you’re my stars and my sun
carry me away
on the love
oh precious one
oh it has all begun
oh and it will never be done
tender and amazed
is the love
CHORUS
I see you
I hear you
I love you
I am here for you
forever
VERSE 2
oh little babe
we wander through this life afraid
but here you are with your wise old face
can you tell me all you know
of love
oh little darlin’
it’s a world of hope and a world of harmin’
I cannot keep it all at bay
but I’ll tell you all I know
of love
CHORUS
VERSE 3
oh little one
oh precious one
oh little darlin’
here we are in love
oh here we are in love
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