Family Tree

Tiny tree is planted with tenderness - add a little water and some love
It shall grow beside our home - and it's noble roots will never roam
with the guidance from the Lord above.

And as the years pass one day at a time
We shall watch it patiently begin it's endless climb
to the sky - you and I

Once again this tree shall see the seasons change - and the soft gleam from the morning sun
Oh this house with friends will see - this mighty trees maturity
And our hearts shall see what it's become

When we behold a leaf that's fallen to the ground
Memories of all its love forge smiles from a frown
Joyfully - in you and me

(chorus)
And the chorus of the wind - with leaves and branches sing again
As they form gentle harmony
Beauty, Grace, and Strength the same - we search for a majestic name
For the spirit of the tree
Call it Family

From imaginations of our children now - we see the might fortress there
Hide-n-seek, Olly oxen free - you can hide up in the tree with me
Climb a little higher if you dare

Everything seen in this tree is love standing tall
Like a friendship, all for one, and one for all
The binding tie - in you and I

This tree's tomorrow shall grow greener - if we all will join and play a part
Some say the world's a stage - but we may not need the script each page.
If we're acting souly from the heart.

If we take a little time to get to know
one another in this life together we will grow
Endlessly - yes, you and me

(repeat first chorus)

And the chorus of the wind - with leaves and branches sing again
As they form gentle harmony
Beauty, Grace, and Strength the same - we search for a majestic name
For the spirit of the tree
I call it Family

©1996 Ray Winkleman All rights reserved.