Here, stands a lonely river Never been touched by the harshness of man Slowly and quietly meandering Through and through the peaceful valley The birds are singing melodies of beauty The tulips are blooming The dew upon the leaves glisten Through the deep forest comes a loud Rumbling Fierce force The sound of man approaches Their metal machine pierce the earth and plow the land Man has scolded this land But now, as the earth stands still And man is gone Here, stands a lonely river