©2022 Noel Adams, words and music, all rights reserved.
Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA): GW62440692
ISWC: T-307413824-8

This tree keeps on standing
It was here when Mozart was a boy
For birds, it’s a home
And for squirrels that run, jump and roam
It’s a playground and a big adventurous toy

This tree keeps on standing
Through the years, it’s been my friend
I was ten when mama died
And I sat here and cried and cried
And this tree gave me hope and helped me mend

Sunshine and rain
Blizzard and hurricane
Unwavering, it braves them one by one
It never gives up
Never gives in
It’s always growing, reaching for the sun

This tree keeps on standing
So proud, resolute and true
Sturdy and strong
Unafraid it faces what comes along
And I cross my heart and promise
This is how I will love you

Sturdy and strong
I’ll fearlessly face what comes along
And with all my heart, I promise 
I’ll be as steadfast as this tree

This Tree

For me, songwriting is a puzzle. I keep at it day after day after day. And eventually all the twisting and turning with words and rhymes morphs something worth smiling about.