Here the roar a coming Here the roar a coming Here the roar a coming now Got news for your mother Got news for your mother Got news for your mother tonight Sister I have touched the evergreen And I promise that it's life should go unseen Now it [saves/says?] the birds upon the fire And the message from the country rises higher Hear the birdie calling Hear the birdie calling Hear the birdie calling for life Message from the country Message from the country Message from the country rising high Sister I have touched the evergreen And I promise that it's life should go unseen Now it [saves/says?] the birds upon the fire And the message from the country rises higher