"When It Was Green" by Milo Graamans
Recorded live at the Newport Performing Arts Center on Feb. 4, 2023.
Milo Graamans - piano, vocals
Ian Smith - guitar, vocals
Nikki Paige - vocals
Cameron Locklear - bass
Barbara Le Pine - drums
LYRICS
Have you ever wondered what was here before this town,
Before the sounds of car horns and subways underground?
We've built up all our stores and all our churches that stand strong
But your cement lawn won't last as long as sunrise at dawn
So come along, my friend, let's get away from the city
We'll wander through the woods and watch the birds all flying through the skies
Don't you know, my friend, it really is a pity
The beauty of the world around is fading away before our eyes
I'd hear your preacher's speech if he would teach it at the beach
For there the beauty of the earth is always within reach
I really do admire your praise of all creation in choir
But unless you walk the talk you'll never set my heart on fire
When it was green, that was a sight to be seen
Can we ever be redeemed for replacing forest with fine cuisine?
Now everything is brown, I see it here and all around
It gets me down, so I leave this town to turn my frown upside down
And you may go down to the river to pray, but I prefer a forest glade
All I need is a path that leads through the trees, and a sweet and cool breeze
Music and lyrics © 2021 Milo Graamans
Incorporating the hymn tune "Dix" ("For the Beauty of the Earth"), music by Conrad Kocher
13 окт 2024
