An Occasional Eagle

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High o'er the coast of Alaska he 
Em
flies
A               F#          Bm  
Wide 'cross the prairies he 
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covers the skies
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A picture of courage and beauty, a
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 symbol of freedom and right
G          A                D
Riding the winds through the 
mountains
G         G/F#         Em       
Guided by nature, an occasional 
A        D
eagle in flight


When the shore ice is melting in 
Kodiak Bay
Knowing that Spring is well on its 
way
He calls to his mate of a lifetime, 
to a yearly nest in the thorn
Planting the egg in the branches
Continúa después del anuncio
With God's assistance, an occasional
 is born


Chorus:
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And he fli-i-es, covering the land
A            F#             Bm  
Stirring the hearts through all 
    F#m        G    Em
generations of man
  G          A           D        
A picture of courage and beauty, a
 G         A           D
 symbol of freedom and right
G          A             
Riding the wind through the 
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mountains
G         G/F#          Em      
Guided by nature, an occasional 
A        D
eagle in flight


Instrumental:


When I was younger and without a 
care
For granted I thought he would 
always be there
But now I only hear stories that the
 great bird of truth is alive
With a fist in my pocket I'm prayin'
An eternal prayer that the great 
bird of truth will survive


Chorus:
And he fli-i-es, covering the land
Stirring the hearts through all 
generations of man
Poets tell of his bearing, truth on 
a feathery wind.
Painters paint from inspiration.
A beautiful picture that only a 
memory can bring