First Is The Earth / Jim Nelson

words and chords included here-this is a song for the coming age. It is dedicated to Julia Butterfly Hill.

First Is the Earth capo 2 frets
(Refrain)
CGAm,FCG, CGAm, FCFC, AM FC, Am CGAm,CGAm
FCG,FCG
(Verse)
AmGAmG, AmGAmG

(refrain)
First Is the Earth
Then all else will fall in line
First is the earth into the future of a richer time
Not by the standard of the present day
But by the wisdom of a better way
First is the earth.




I saw someone sitting in a higher bough
With a bird's eye view looked down on it all
High up above the buzz of greed
Perched like an owl in her tree

(refrain)

At a meeting I saw and heard them sing
The room took the form of a tipi ring
Their words were focused like an arrow released
From the hand of the archer to the heart of the beast

(refrain)

I looked up ahead where we were looking back
On the lives of these ones who lived in the past
Outlaws, outcasts, criminals by law
But they'll be heroes who followed the call of

First is the Earth
Then all else will fall in line
First Is the earth, into the future of a richer time
Not by the standard of the present day
But by the wisdom of a better way
First is the earth.

First is the earth
Can you hear the call sister?
First is the earth
Can you hear the call brother?
First is the earth
Can you hear the call sister?
First is the earth
Can you hear the call brother?


j_nel_son@yahoo.com
this song copyrighted by ©Jim Nelson (less)

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[RivenrockGardens]

Nicely Done Jim, Great guitar work, fine lyrics and music. It's good to think about how you don't want to soil your own nest. It's really good for a home recording, imagine how fine it would be if you got it studio-recorded! I bet that'll come along your way. Keep up the good work, and thanks for posting!

[j9m9]

It is actually is studio recorded on a cd i made called "The Gathering" which is on itunes. Kind of a folky sounding arrangement with a soaring mandolin break on it. thanks for the nice comment RivenrockGarden.

[j9m9]

Sorry the hands are hard to see through some of this as this is a guitar lesson but the words and chords are included in this video. In the verses the Am and G chord just alternate back and forth very simple. The refrain is a little more tricky (ah the dreaded F chord) but really worth learning. the chord changes lend itself to great improvisation from any instrument.

[Juliet85]

wow, i really like this song!!! great job on singing and playing! it's great and has a great meaning! we should take care of this planet and not be so selfish! peace~juliet ^_^

[Cezie2006]

Wow!!! I am lost for words. I would love to see this song released. You are simply an outstanding Guy. Well done to you. Simply amazing mate and 5-Star and more if I could. Many thanks for this song. 100%Outstanding...

[scentmuse]

Jim is the voice of reason, of relevance, of transcendent beauty. His are the songs you've heard again and again in your subconscious longing to be part of a cleaner, saner world where the 'earth comes first', where every living creature has a place in it, and where beautiful songs like his always receive the recognition they deserve.

[EavesDripper]

Hey Jim...beautiful song! You have a nice way with words.

I think I've seen you in concert before out in Oregon. Could you sing some of your other songs? I particularly liked--I'll Wait For You, In For the long Haul, and Guide Us On. This Window is nice too.

[idontcare545]

Beautiful work, Jim. Help save the planet for my children. Lee

[DK0526]

I play this song while cutting down trees!

[PeaceProfit]

One - Wor*d, - L.O.V.E. - IT*

[phloeman]

i love this song so much if i could sing and play guitar id sing it everywhere. are you trying to disguise your voice and why areyou hiding your face.

[Arlenbr]

I like the melody and pickin', but you need to isolate the vocal without the reverb effect. I think I like the singing, but the reverb is a bit too much for my aging ears (so maybe others with better hearing don't mind). Mainly, I think this song has potential to win over many more besides me. I said a lot to just say this: nice song.

[Scoobitzu]

Beautiful words and an omen. We are the generation that can make a difference. It's a calling that was handed to us out of necessity. Recycle - Reuse - Conserve

[darknlooking]

Thank you for your kind words, nice song.

[RivenrockGardens]

Ohh, I LOVE mandolin! Gotta look that up. I play didgeridoo myself, it's an interesting instrument. I never really knew too many people who played it, and thought I was pretty good...until I went to the didgeridoo festival in the desert a few years ago. All of a sudden I was in the midst of pros and VERY good players. Now, I am humbled and know... I am a novice player. Keep up the good work Jim!