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For all my tree loving Glitchy friends

Mulling over all the sentiments out there about trees and their value as "living beings" vs. their value for lumber I remembered this wonderful song by singer/songwriter John Gorka singing from the tree's perspective "Branching Out". I've found a youtube version (not a great recording) and copied the lyrics for you to read. Hope you enjoy. The album version is wonderful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCvJ90hs5a0

I'm Gonna Reach
When I grow up I want to be a tree
Want to make my home with the birds and the bees
And the squirrels, they can count on me
When I grow up to be a tree

I'll let my joints get stiff, put my feet in the ground
Take the winters off and settle down
Keep my clothes till they turn brown
When I grow up, I'm gonna settle down

CHORUS:
I'm gonna reach, I'm gonna reach
I'm gonna reach, reach for the sky
I'm gonna reach, I'm gonna reach
I'm gonna reach, till I know why

When the spring comes by I'm gonna get real green
If the dogs come by I'm gonna get real mean
On windy days, I'll bend and lean
When I grow up I'm gonna get real green

(BRIDGE)
If I should fall in storm or slumber
Please don't turn me into lumber
I'd rather be a Louisville slugger
Swinging for the seats...

Posted 19 months ago by Riverwalker Subscriber! | Permalink

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  • Riverwalker, you made me smile. I have a family holiday video of my then 8 yr old son singing karaoke "Reach for the Sky"..now he is nearly 16, and would shudder at it. Love how you adapted the lyrics.
    Posted 19 months ago by tweetypie Subscriber! | Permalink
  • :) I'm glad you liked it Tweetypie. I wish I could take credit, but it was written by John Gorka. 

    Nothing like a family video to humble a 16 year old boy. :)
    Posted 19 months ago by Riverwalker Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I'd never heard that song, I love it :)  Thanks for sharing!!!
    Posted 19 months ago by Cabinwood Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Riverwalker, I love that song. Favorite line is the Louisville slugger. Went to a John Gorka concert once that was unfortunately rained out half way through. Oooo, I put most of my cds on my new laptop. Gotta love it, John Groka "I Know" 1987! cut #5 "Branching Out" ... I'm playing and following the lyrics, thanks for the reminder of a great song.
    Posted 19 months ago by Suzy Spring Subscriber! | Permalink