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Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently consists of its three longest-tenured members - Tony Banks (keyboards) and Mike Rutherford (bass, guitar), who were founder members; and Phil Collins (vocals, drums), who first joined in 1970. Past members Peter Gabriel (vocals, flute), Steve Hackett (guitar) and Anthony Phillips (guitar), also played major roles in the band in its early years. Genesis are among the top 30 highest-selling recording artists of all time, with approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide. more »

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1971

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I heard the old man tell his tale: 

Tinker, alone within a storm, 
And losing hope he clears the leaves beneath a tree, 
Seven stones 
Lay on the ground. 
Within the seventh house a friend was found. 
And the changes of no consequence will pick up the reins from nowhere. 

Sailors, in peril on the sea, 
Amongst the waves a rock looms nearer, and not yet seen. 
They see a gull 
Flying by. 
The Captain turns the boat and he asks not why. 
And the changes of no consequence will pick up the reins from nowhere. 
Nowhere. 

Despair that tires the world brings the old man laughter. 
The laughter of the world only grieves him, 
Believe him, 
The old man's guide is chance. 

I heard the old man tell his tale: 

Farmer, who knows not when to sow, 
Consults the old man clutching money in his hand. 
And with a shrug, 
The old man smiled, 
Took the money, left the farmer wild. 
And the changes of no consequence will pick up the reins from nowhere. 
Nowhere. 

Despair that tires the world brings the old man laughter. 
The laughter of the world only grieves him, believe him, 
The old man's guide is chance.

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