Song Description
A story about life perspective and growing up.
| Song Length |
2:47 |
Genre |
Folk - Americana, Folk - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Tranquil |
Subject |
Life, General |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
vs1
I'd climb her limbs like stairs
See the world beneath my feet
Feel the rush of the autumn air
At 10, never felt more free
p-ch1
Oh, I wanted to explore
And fly from her limbs and soar
ch1
She was once the world to me
My refuge, home, and mystery
I once climbed her up so high
And she held me between earth and sky
Oh, I was always free
In the arms of the sycamore tree
vs2
I whispered in my lover's ear
Carved our names for all to see
Full of hope, without fear
At 20, the world awaited me
p-ch2
Let her limbs protect my folks at home
Give them shade and shelter as I roam
ch2
Tho' her arms stood guard for me
Time and wear have set the old folks free
They've now climbed up on high
Did she guide them there from earth to sky?
Oh, I still feel their love for me
'Neath the arms of the sycamore tree
brdg
I saw the world and came back home
Now I'm planting roots, and their marker stones
ch3
Now her arms will comfort me
Still my refuge, home, and mystery
I once climbed her up so high
And she held me between earth and sky
Oh, my heart is always free
'Neath the arms of the sycamore tree
Outro
My heart is always free
'Neath the arms of the sycamore tree