Richard M. Sherman
Mother Earth and Father Time
[CHARLOTTE]
How very special are we
For just a moment to be
Part of life's eternal rhyme
How very special are we
To have on our fam'ly tree
Mother Earth and Father Time

He turns the seasons around
And so she changes her gown
But they always look in their prime
They go on dancing their dance
Of everlasting romance
Mother Earth and Father Time

The summer larks return to sing
Oh, what a gift they give!
Then autumn days grow short and cold
Oh, what a joy to live!

How very special are we
For just a moment to be
Part of life's eternal rhyme
How very special are we
To have on our fam'ly tree
Mother Earth and Father Time