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Five Hundred Years

from Songs In The Key Of Green by Ecopella

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This song was inspired by the builders of a 16th century church in England. They had the foresight to plant an oak nearby so that the building's huge central beam could be replaced in the distant future. Five centuries later the church was destroyed by fire and rebuilt according to plan.

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Oh ya gotta think five hundred years from now
Plant a tree today and put it in the ground
Ya gotta water it and nurture it and watch it grow
Be gentle with the earth 'cause we all know...

Five hundred years from now
Make a plan today and take it to town
We want the rivers to flow, trees to be tall
Ya gotta think big and not too small

We want the water to sparkle, fish to swim
Birds to fly high, it isn't a sin
Trees to be tall, the forests to grow
Ya gotta think big and let it flow

Ya gotta think five hundred years from now
Plant a tree today and put it in the ground
Ya gotta water it and nurture it and watch it grow
Be gentle with the earth 'cause we all know
That it's your great great great great
Great great great great grand kids
Who'll see what you do
It's your great great great great
Great great great great grand kids
Who'll love what you do
Five hundred years from now...

You know I heard a politician just the other day
He said: "We'll plan for three years and that should be okay
We'll dig a huge hole in the ground
And see how much uranium can be found
Turn the sky purple, make the earth explode
Lots of money in the bank, yeah, that's the way to go
'Cause all I really care about is my next election plan
Five hundred years I just don't understand!"

Ya gotta think five hundred years from now...

Five hundred years starts now!

credits

from Songs In The Key Of Green, released September 10, 2020
Words & Melody: Peter Klein, 2002
Arranged: Patrick Harte, 2004
Tenor guitars: Patrick Harte

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Miguel Heatwole Sydney, Australia

Miguel’s a versatile singer, choral director & composer. His interests include folk & world music, political satire, the environment, trade unionism & the responsible enjoyment of alcohol. His songwriting embraces themes like peace & justice, the family cat, & visceral passionate attraction. His enthusiasm for recording community singing has let many people share the power of their songs. ... more

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