(Kerry Livgren)
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


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.....

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.