Winds Of Change

Merle Haggard · Meryl Haggard 1996 [1996]

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