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AN
OCCASIONAL EAGLE
Words and Music by Fred Carter, Jr
©1964 Sweedie Music Publishing Co. BMI
Craig Eastman violin and mandolin
I first heard Fred sing this at the Kerrville Folk Festival in 1982 and immediately fell in love with it, vowing that one day I would record it. Since the eagle's recent removal from the endangered list, we can be encouraged that the same 'success' might be possible for other species as well, as we learn to co-exist with our fellow
life forms on the planet.
High o'er the coast of Alaska he flies
Wide 'cross the prairies he covers the skies
A picture of courage and beauty, a symbol of freedom and right
Riding the wind through the mountains
Guided by nature, an occasional eagle in flight
When the shore ice is melting in Kodiak Bay
Knowing that Spring is well on its way
He calls to his mate of a lifetime, to a yearly nest in the thorn
Planting the egg in the branches
With God's assistance, an occasional is born
BRIDGE
And he flies, covering the land
Stirring the hearts through all generations of man
Poets tell of his bearing, truth on a feathery wing
Painters draw from inspiration
A beautiful picture that only a mem'ry can bring
When I was younger, without a care
For granted I thought he would always be there
But now I only hear stories that the great bird of truth is alive
With a fist in my pocket I'm prayin'
An eternal prayer that the great bird of truth will survive
And he flies, covering the land
Stirring the hearts through all generations of man
A picture of courage and beauty, a symbol of freedom and right
Riding the wind through the mountains
Guided by nature, an occasional eagle in flight
With God's assistance, an occasional eagle in flight |
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