Anderson John - An Occasional Eagle guitar tab

An Occasional Eagle

By John Anderson

D G Em

High o'er the coast of Alaska he flies

A F# Bm F#m

Wide 'cross the prairies he covers the skies

G A D G A D

A picture of courage and beauty, a symbol of freedom and right

G A D

Riding the winds through the mountains

G G/F# Em A D

Guided by nature, an occasional 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

With God's assistance, an occasional is born

Chorus

A G D

And he fli-i-es, covering the land

A F# Bm F#m G Em

Stirring the hearts through all generations of man

G A D G A D

A picture of courage and beauty, a symbol of freedom and right

G A D

Riding the wind through the mountains

G G/F# Em A D

Guided by nature, an occasional 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