John Kay Nothing But Lyrics

Nothing But Lyrics

Words and Music by John Kay







They say that true paradise lies in the heart of man



That maybe so, but I'm ready once more



To run for the cover of my secret hiding place



Where I can burn all the memories of war







Sometimes it's mountains lakes, high in the Sierras



Sometimes the peaceful shore of Hana Bay



And I'll take you with me to share every moment



If you will just promise to do what I say:







Bring nothing but silence



Show nothing but grace



Seek nothing but shelter 



From the great human race



Take nothing but pictures



Kill nothing but time



Leave nothing but footprints



To show you came by







So very few places that man hasn't scarred



Taken for granted or taken in vain



I wonder, my child as we lie here beneath the stars



What will be left for your children to claim







Maybe someday you'll be walking on Venus



Maybe some day you may live in the sea



Remember I taught you to love Mother Nature



For it was she who once gave you to me







 1977 Rambunctious Music (ASCAP)