Weeping Willow Lyrics

There's a tree on a hill

Where the leaves start to wilt

Every time you come by

But my father swears on his father's grave

You're the only thing keeping us alive

And we cry, oh we cry

And the tears stream down to the roots that have gone dry

And we cry, oh we cry

And the tallest branches follow suit

And kiss the ground we'll return to when we die

There's a tree down the road

How it gleams, all alone

How I long to walk that road

But my father swears on his father's grave

I'm a fool to let you go

So I won't, I'll keep you close

And wonder why the best parts of me turn to smoke

And we cry, oh we cry

Till the river from my eyes puts out your fire for the night

Oh, I wish I had the strength

To plant my roots in another place

To walk the lonely road

Give back your ring, give back your name

Without a trace you ever made me weep

I'll wash away your poison that plagued me

And water my new roots till they turn green

Till my father swears on his father's grave

He was wrong to tell me I should stay

Cuz I never looked as beautiful

Till the day I left on a leap of faith

And it's funny how I weep the same

But it's not for you and I'm not ashamed

Cuz the flowers grew over new terrain

Under my salt water willow rain

No I'll never cry over you again

But my willow weeps to water the garden

Down the road, there's a tree

How she sparkles when she weeps