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The Keeper
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Singer/Songwriter
The Keeper was released on March 14, 1987 by Sain SCD 8084 as a part of the album Thoughts and Memories
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Release DateMarch 14, 1987
LabelSain SCD 8084
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM80

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Frank Hennessy
Frank Hennessy
Composer

Lyrics

One morning when the world was new and first we saw the sun
The Lord laid down to rest a while, so pleased with what he'd done
And of all the creatures he had made, he loved the man the best
And so he placed into his hands the fate of all the rest
And all these things I give to you, to keep and to protect
From the greatest of the big sperm whale to the tiniest insect
To rule with love and kindness, the weak, the wild, the strong
And treat my creatures gently, only you know right from wrong
But man was so conceited that he couldn't see the worth
Of all the other creatures that shared the lovely earth
And one by one he hunted them for food and sport and greed
One by one they disappeared, each species and each breed
And all these things I give to you, to keep and to protect
From the greatest of the big sperm whale to the tiniest insect
To rule with love and kindness, the weak, the wild, the strong
And treat my creatures gently, only you know right from wrong
After many years had passed, the Lord came back to see
The man and all the others that he'd left so fine and free
But where are all my silver streams and forests dark and green?
There was only dust and desert wherever man had been
And all these things I give to you, to keep and to protect
From the greatest of the big sperm whale to the tiniest insect
To rule with love and kindness, the weak, the wild, the strong
And treat my creatures gently, only you know right from wrong
Where are all my animals, the hippo and the whale
And the fish that filled the oceans before your ships set sail?
The lion and the tiger and the elephant so tall
I left you as their keeper, do you not recall?
And all these things I give to you, to keep and to protect
From the greatest of the big sperm whale to the tiniest insect
To rule with love and kindness, the weak, the wild, the strong
And treat my creatures gently, only you know right from wrong
Written by: F. H. Hennessy, Frank Hennessy
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