Songs
School Trust Land Songs!
We are thrilled to present six inspiring songs that celebrate the spirit, heritage, and mission of the Oregon Advocates for School Trust Lands (OASTL). These songs capture the essence of our dedication to preserving and advocating for school trust lands—a legacy that benefits generations of students across Oregon.
Verse 1: In the land of learning, where the tall trees grow,
There's a secret that the children all should know.
Fields and forests bright, shining in the light,
These are gifts that help our minds to glow!
Chorus: Oh, the land belongs to you and me,
Helping us to learn and grow with glee.
School trust lands so grand,
All across this happy land,
Come and sing about the wonders that we see!
Verse 2: Mountains high and rivers flowing to the sea,
All our friends together, learning happily.
Birds and bees and flowers,
Make the most of every hour,
Nature's classroom filled with joy and harmony!
Chorus: Oh, the land belongs to you and me,
Helping us to learn and grow with glee.
School trust lands so grand,
All across this happy land,
Come and sing about the wonders that we see!
Bridge: Hand in hand we explore,
Open hearts, we adore,
All the treasures that this land can bring.
Final Chorus: Yes, the land belongs to you and me,
Let's protect it for the future, wild and free.
School trust lands so grand,
Caring for them's what we plan,
Sharing knowledge, that's the way it's meant to be!
Verse 1: Sitting at the café with my morning cup of joe,
Reading through the paper about things I didn't know.
Stumbled on an article about some "trusty" plans,
Turns out our Founding Fathers were real estate fans!
Chorus: Oh my, oh man, who knew the plan?
They left us with some school trust lands!
A heritage right under me,
Surprised as anyone could be!
Verse 2: They set aside the forests and the rivers running free,
To fund the education of the folks like you and me.
I nearly spilled my coffee as I hollered out in glee,
"Hey everybody, listen up, there's more than we can see!"
Chorus: Well I'll be darned, I'll eat my hat!
They did all that? Imagine that!
From sea to shining sea so grand,
We're richer with these school trust lands!
Bridge: Now I'm spreading news around, to everyone I meet,
About this sneaky treasure lying underneath our feet.
Final Chorus: So raise a glass and clap your hands,
To those who gave us school trust lands!
A legacy that sure expands,
I'm glad I learned—now I'm a fan!
Verse 1:: Come along and play with me,
In the trusty land, you'll see!
Clap your hands and stomp your feet,
Learning's such a treat!
Chorus: In the school trust lands we play,
Laugh and sing all day!
Nature shows us cool new things,
Hip-hip-hip hooray!
Verse 2: Mountains, hills, and valleys wide,
Come explore the countryside!
Trees and plants and animals too,
There's so much to do!
Chorus: In the school trust lands we play,
Laugh and sing all day!
Nature shows us cool new things,
Hip-hip-hip hooray!
Bridge: We'll take care of this great place,
Keep a smile upon your face!
Final Verse: Friends together, one and all,
Answering the nature call.
Every day’s a new surprise,
Right before our eyes!
Verse 1:: I was walking through the park just the other day,
Kicking stones and humming tunes to pass the time away.
When a fellow with a map and a twinkle in his eye
Said, "Did you know you're standing where the Founding Fathers plied?"
Chorus: Oh, school trust lands beneath my feet,
A legacy that's pretty neat!
Who would've thought or even planned,
I'd stumble on this treasured land!
Verse 2: He told me how our nation’s dads set aside this space,
To fund the schools and teach the fools all across the place.
"You're kidding me," I laughed aloud, "this dirt's for education?"
He nodded with a knowing grin, "Ain't that a revelation?"
Chorus: Oh, school trust lands beneath my feet,
A history that can't be beat!
From old George Washington's own hand,
I’m standing on school trust land!
Bridge: Now every time I pass this way, I tip my hat and smile,
For underfoot's a story that's been hidden all the while.
Final Chorus: Oh, school trust lands, now I see,
A gift from them to you and me!
Surprised I was, but now I stand,
A fan of these school trust lands!
Verse 1:: They laid the cornerstone of freedom with quill and steady hand,
Envisioned endless possibilities across this vibrant land.
From the forests rich with timber to the minerals below,
They willed an inheritance, so knowledge could unfold.
Chorus: This inheritance of wisdom, passed down through the years,
An everlasting legacy, to conquer doubts and fears.
For democracy is strongest when minds are free to soar,
We safeguard this endowment, it's what we're fighting for.
Verse 2: The range lands feed the multitudes, the oil lights the way,
Resources pooled for everyone, to teach, inspire, convey.
They knew that education was the shield and sword combined,
To guard against injustice, uplift the human mind.
Chorus: This inheritance of wisdom, a treasure to behold,
Invested in our children, more valuable than gold.
For democracy is nurtured when every voice is heard,
We honor this bequest each time we share the written word.
Bridge: Now it's our turn to be the stewards, to watch and keep them true,
Ensuring that this gift of hope remains for me and you.
Final Chorus: This inheritance of wisdom, let's carry on the flame,
Preserving for the future, so they'll recall our names.
For democracy continues when knowledge is secured,
Together we'll uphold the trust, united and assured.
Verse 1:: : They pulled a rabbit from a hat, a real disappearing act,
School lands gone in a flash, and that's a sneaky fact.
They shuffled all the papers with a sly and cheeky grin,
But we caught wind of their game, and now the fun begins.
Chorus: Oh, who steals from children, with contracts and with quills?
They auction off the future to pad their private tills.
They think we're just bystanders, but we're hot upon their heels,
Who steals from children? We'll expose their shady deals!
Verse 2: They dress up in their fancy suits, they think they're so refined,
But underneath those shiny shoes are toes stepped out of line.
They traded trees for trinkets, and sold the earth for gold,
But we’re here to tell them that their scheme is getting old.
Chorus: Yes, who steals from children, and thinks it's all okay?
They're messing with the wrong crowd, and today's their judgment day.
They thought we'd never notice, but we've opened up our eyes,
Who steals from children? Time to cut them down to size!
Bridge: We'll write a catchy chorus, a tune they can't ignore,
We'll sing it from the rooftops and maybe even more.
With humor as our weapon, we'll make the whole town see,
That stealing from the children won't go by easily.
Final Chorus: Who steals from children? Their tricks have all been trumped!
We're taking back what's rightful, and their ship is getting sunk.
They'll hear our song of justice, echo through the lands,
Don't steal from children, 'cause together we all stand!