Winds Of Change Lyrics - Merle Haggard

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