One cold and misty day There came a sound so the people say Wild birds were singing, warning them all Rich soil and heavy, began to slide like a slow hill train Down by the school yard, where the children once played Turn back the tide...wish I could turn back the tide Sweet infants played and sang A sudden cry as alarm bells rang School walls came tumbling Down, deep within A single trace was never found, lonely hearts buried underground Take heed when nature, is calling to you Turn back the tide...wish i could turn back the tide They will never be forgotten, precious lives are lost in vein See how they weep tonight, maybe they'll sleep tonight If we could turn back the tide Our father up above, spare a thought for the ones we love Don't let this happen, ever again Turn back the tide, torn by the misery Hurtin' inside, now set the memory free (repeat) Turn back the tide...wish i could turn back the tide (repeat) They will never be forgotten, precious lives are lost in vein