“We've more important studies than your fantasies and fears
You know that rock's been perched up there for a hundred thousand years.”

— Harry Chapin

The Rock
Song lyrics, Portrait Gallery (1975)

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American musician 1942–1981

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“We've more important studies than your fantasies and fears
You know that rock's been perched up there for a hundred thousand years.”