Chorus 1

I've got roots growing
Down to the water
I've got leaves growing
Up to the sunshine
And the fruit that I bear
Is a sign of life in me
I am shade from the hot summer sundown
I am nest for the birds of the heaven
I'm becoming what the Lord
Of trees has meant me to be
A strong young tree

Verse 1

I saw a tree by the riverside
One day as I walked along
Straight as an arrow
And pointing to the sky
Growing tall and strong
How do you grow so tall and strong
I said to the riverside tree
This is the song that
My tree friend sang to me

Verse 2

I saw a tree in the winter time
When snow lay on the ground
Straight as an arrow
And pointing to the sky
And winter winds blew all around
How do you stay so tall and strong
I said to the wintertime tree
This is the song that
My tree friend sang to me

Verse 3

I saw a tree in the city streets
Where buildings blocked the sun
Green and lovely I could see
It gave joy to ev'ryone
How do you grow in the city streets
I said to the downtown tree
This is the song that
My tree friend sang to me