Virgin land of forest green
dark and stormy plains
here all life abounds
Sunlit valley, mountain fields
unseen in the rain
here all life abounds
No man rules this land
no human hand
has soiled this paradise
Waiting patiently
so much to see
so rich in Earth's delights
Painted desert, sequined sky
stars that fill the night
here all life abounds
Rivers flowing to the sea
sunshine pure and bright
here all life abounds
No man rules this land
no human hand
has soiled this paradise
Waiting patiently
so much to see
so rich in Earth's delights
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So the maiden lies in waiting
for the sails to reach the shore
Land of beauty and abundance
innocent, you opened
wide your door
Wanderers found
the waiting treasure
full of gifts
beyond their measure
Milk and honey for our pleasure
Across the sea there
came a multitude
sailing ships upon the wave
Filled with visions of Utopia
and the freedom that they crave
Ravage, plunder, see no wonder
rape and kill and tear asunder
Chop the forest, plow it under
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Highways scar the mountainsides
buildings to the sky
people all around
Houses stand in endless rows
sea to shining sea
people all around
So we rule this land
and here we stand
upon our paradise
Dreaming of a place
our weary race is ready to arise
sh that I could talk to you
Be with you somehow
I know you're in a better place
And you know I can see your face
I know you're smiling down on me
Saying everything's okay
I wish that I could hold you now
I wish that I could
touch you now