[Verse 1] Picture treasure chests that never empty out Endowments hold the wealth that universities tout Foundations spread their mission through the years Both built to last beyond our mortal tears They start with gifts from generous hearts and hands Then grow through careful, calculated plans [Chorus] Forever funds, forever goals Perpetuity's what drives these souls Spend some now but save the rest Balance present with future's test P-E-R-P-E-T-U-I-T-Y Keep the golden goose alive, never let it die [Verse 2] Harvard's coffers, Gates Foundation too They face the same dilemma through and through How much to grant for today's urgent call While keeping assets strong to serve us all The spending rule becomes their guiding star Usually five percent won't stretch too far [Chorus] Forever funds, forever goals Perpetuity's what drives these souls Spend some now but save the rest Balance present with future's test P-E-R-P-E-T-U-I-T-Y Keep the golden goose alive, never let it die [Bridge] Scholarships today or bigger pot tomorrow Medical research now or funds we'll need to borrow Investment growth must beat inflation's bite While meeting missions burning bright [Verse 3] Endowment serves one institution's dream Foundation casts a wider helping beam Both juggle current impact with longevity Managing this eternal legacy The corpus stays intact while earnings flow Sustaining purpose as the decades go [Outro] Forever funds with calculated care Present needs and future's welfare The balance that will always be Perpetuity's reality
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