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Climb those mountains, with your face to the wind
Save the Wild Country - Then go out and do it again

He was a free spirit, his eyes sparklin' like a child's
He was a hard worker, who loved everything wild
I first me Ernie, in March of '73
As a guide and mentor, he showed me how to work in D.C.
With his side-kick Harry, he'd go forth to right those wrongs
I was a pup with two fine coyotoes, as I'd go trottin' along.

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He was an inspiration, a man who stood his ground
For many generations, his wit and wisdom were so profound
He was a darn good dancer, he loved to prance on the floor with the girls
He was a special teacher, he'd say "you gotta have fun, if you're gonna save the world"

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So don't you cry now, for this man who really knew how to give
Smile when you remember, that Ernie really knew how to live!

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