Story Behind The Song
about the Nature Conservancy protecting our land for future generations
Song Description
scored for piano and voice
| Song Length |
3:00 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Unique - Children |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed |
Subject |
Earth |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
words/music by Noreen Inglesi
VERSE 1
Since 1960 in the Ocean State
Protecting rare species
From a cruel, cruel fate
From inside their field house
Near the Capitol
They're saving open spaces
From suburban sprawl
REFRAIN
The Nature Conservancy
Protecting our future lands
The Nature Conservancy
Has the Earth in its hands
VERSE 2
From Lime Rock in Lincoln
To Block Island Sound
They're making wildlife refuges
In every town
At the heart of their effort
Lies just one concern
To save endangered species
Like our state's "least tern"
REFRAIN
The Nature Conservancy
Protecting our future lands
The Nature Conservancy
Has the Earth in its hands
VERSE 3
They've acquired many acres
All across our state
Which they're managing, protecting
Before it's too late
They're working with others like the DEM
On projects like the Pawcatuck Sand Barrens
REFRAIN
The Nature Conservancy
Protecting our future lands
The Nature Conservancy
Has the Earth in its hands
REPEAT REFRAIN