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Testo Simple Ben - John J. Francis

Testo della canzone Simple Ben (John J. Francis), tratta dall'album Morning of the Earth (Complete Original Soundtrack)

Walking on a dusty road in the countryside at ease

I heard a song drifting on the gently blowing breeze

Sunshine through the autumn, sweet snow through the spring

Corn by the water of an old mill stream

And you give me all, you give me all

A barrow pushed by a little man came rolling from the west

He sang the song as he stepped along until we drew abreast

Well hello there my friend, I see you're on the road here just like me

Why don't we stop and rest a while and I'll boil a pot of tea

Just give me sunshine through the autumn

Sweet snow through the spring

Corn by the water of an old mill stream

And you give me all, you give me all

He said his name was Simple Ben but not what I'd believe

Christened by the way he thought and not the way he lived

I've seen the best and worst that we have here on our earth

I've finally decided on the things that I give worth

Just give me sunshine through the autumn

Sweet snow through the spring

Corn by the water of an old mill stream

And you give me all, you give me all

I asked if he had seen the great jets fly across the sky

He said he'd seen the smallest bird learning how to fly

Have you seen the bridges stretched across the bays?

I've seen the smallest special life dying in the haze

Have you seen the massive buildings reach towards the sun?

I've seen the fields of barrenness from the work that man has done

What about the dams and wheels that feed the countryside?

I've seen the brownness of the grass when the dams and wheels run

Just give me sunshine through the autumn

Sweet snow through the spring

Corn by the water of an old mill stream

And you give me all, you give me all

What about the fertile lands where nothing once would grow?

I've seen the lands to the north and south under tons of ice and snow

Have you seen the jungles so thick that a man can't go?

I've seen a farmer plow a field with nothing but a hoe

You must admit that the motor was a boon to all mankind

The air is sweeter here than a hundred miles behind

Just give me sunshine through the autumn

Sweet snow through the spring

Corn by the water of an old mill stream

And you give me all, you give me all

What about the time we save to go from place to place?

I've seen my life go by so fast, scarce recall a face

You must have learned a lot by now about your fellow man

I've seen the waves that break upon the beaches made of sand

What about the beauty of great art that men have done?

I've seen the shapes of mountains up against the morning sun

Just give me sunshine through the autumn

Sweet snow through the spring

Corn by the water of an old mill stream

And you give me all, you give me all

Ben, do you believe in God and the words the preachers pray?

I've seen myself in a still calm pool and I've heard a donkey bray

Don't you need the tender warmth of a lady in your bed?

I used to know a pretty one who liked the stars above her head

Just give me sunshine through the autumn

Sweet snow through the spring

Corn by the water of an old mill stream

And you give me all, you give me all

Friend, thank you for your company but I must be on my way

The road is growing shorter as the sun sets on my day

Perhaps we'll meet again sometime to rest and share some tea

If you hear the song when you're walking along

You're gonna know who it's gonna be

Just give me sunshine through the autumn

Sweet snow through the spring

Corn by the water of an old mill stream

And you give me all, you give me all

Just give me sunshine through the autumn

Sweet snow through the spring

Corn by the water of an old mill stream

And you give me all, you give me all

Just give me sunshine through the autumn

Sweet snow through the spring

Corn by the water of an old mill stream

And you give me all, you give me all

Just give me sunshine through the autumn

Sweet snow through the spring

Corn by the water of an old mill stream

And you give me all, you give me all

Credits
Writer(s): John James Francis
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Altre canzoni dell'album

Morning of the Earth (Remastered 2002) I'll Be Alright (Remastered 2002) First Things First (Remastered 2002) Sure Feels Good (Remastered 2002) Awake (Remastered 2002) Getting Back (Remastered 2002) Open Your Heart (Remastered 2002) Dream Chant (Remastered 2002) Bali Waters (Remastered 2002)

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