Little bird flies to the river
Little bird sits on a cottonwood tree
Little bird sings out a prayer to Heaven
It's a prayer for humanity
"Let the river flow from the mountain
Let it flow to the sea
Let the peaceful water wash
Away the human misery
I have seen the blood stained desert
I have flown through fiery skies
I have heard the mothers wailing
I have seen the children die
Oh, let the river flow from the mountain
Let it flow to the sea
Let the peaceful water wash
Away the human misery"
Little girl sits down by the water
Little girl watches the river flow
Little bird sings out high above her
Sings so loud that God will know
"Let the river flow from the mountain
Let it flow to the sea
Let the peaceful water wash
Away the human misery"
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