I Want to Be Like a Tree

I want to be like a tree
I want to dig down deep in the dirt
Make my home right here on Earth
That’s what I learned from a tree

I want to be like a tree
In the sun and rain, sleet and snow
I give shelter to everyone I know
That’s what I learned from a tree

Hey, look at me!
I’m wild and free, free, free
I’m reaching out, I’m rooted deep
Hey, I’m like a tree

I want to be like a tree
With my brothers and sisters all around
Passing notes to each other underground
That’s what I learned from a tree

I want to be like a tree
Changing colors right before your eyes
I might even photosynthesize
That’s what I learned from a tree

Chorus

I want to be like a tree
I can learn how to bend, how to sway
‘Cause I know that I’m stronger
that way
That’s what I learned from a tree

I want to be like a tree
Even after I fall, after I’m gone
The seeds I made will keep living on
That’s what I learned from a tree

Chorus

© 2007 Amy Martin

Vocals – The Missoula Coyote Choir, Amy Martin
Drums & Percussion - Allison Miller
Bass – Todd Sickafoose
Keys – Julie Wolf
Guitar – Adam Levy

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