Mighty Oak Tree Songtext
von Abbie Thomas

Here stands a tall oak tree
That′s stood the test of time
Three quarters of a century
Of winter storms and starry nights
All the stories, he could tell
Will one day disappear
But not now
He's not ready to fall down

Trouble comes in threes
Hit by lightning and then a flood
Still the mighty oak is standing
Like nothing happened at all
Are we just holding off
Catastrophe
Or has God given, a little sympathy

Dependable, rock steady
You′d never know, how many
Knots and scars, oh the damage beneath
Trying to cut him down, before he's ready


Branches so strong
You could climb them and never fall
He's bore the weight
Of burdens not his own
You could dare to knock him down
A hurricane already tried
But his roots are deep
He′s not giving up without a fight

Dependable, rock steady
You′d never know, how many
Knots and scars, oh the damage beneath
Trying to cut him down, before he's ready

Evergreens
Surround the mighty oak
Sheltered by his shade
We′ve survived all this world has thrown
Through gritted teeth
And winds that split the sky
Though his limbs are frail
He's still keeping us alive

Dependable, rock steady
You′d never know, how many
Knots and scars, oh the damage beneath
Trying to cut him down, before I'm ready
When he finally falls
We′ll know he was ready