Top of the Tree Lyrics

The only thing for us kids to play with

Were the old and dusty board games

Sitting around the table

Waiting for the shepherd's pie

Then at dinner, we were picky

Turn our nose up at the stained cutlery

And when we leave, you'd insist on giving money

Then stand on the drive and wave us goodbye

From your roots, we've grown

Into a family so strong

You've seen us evolve

Weathered countless seasons

We bloom, you're the reason

This family's backbone

Short, only five foot three

But you are the eldest

Born back in the twenties

Now, as you reach your century

You're at the top of the tree

You're at the top of the tree

You're forgetful but who can blame you

Hundred years of life you lived through

Matriarch, keeper of our history

These black and white photos going back a century

Your old bicycle, tales of the war

Your first house, your childhood and more

I'd ask questions, repeat myself louder

A few minutes later you'd fill us with laughter

Complete crosswords, repeat puzzles

Spelling tests and sweet apple crumble

Mow the lawn, buy you a paper

TV on, you're asleep seconds later

Then when clearing out your cupboard

I'll find things from 1970-something

Hand me down clothes, it keeps you close

You stand strong, our solid oak

From your roots, we've grown

Into a family so strong

You've seen us evolve

Weathered countless seasons

We bloom, you're the reason

This family's backbone

Short, only five foot three

But you are the eldest born back in the twenties

Now, as you reach your century

You're at the top of the tree

You're at the top of the tree

Well

Isn't that amazing

Do you know what I've shrunk and you have got taller

Well thank you for all you've done now you certainly have made a big change

I wouldn't go to bed without knowing you were safely home

Sleep well

Short, only five foot three

But you are the wisest born back in the twenties

Now, as you reach your century

You're at the top of the tree

You're at the top of the tree

Short, only five foot three

But you are the eldest born back in the twenties

Now, as you reach your century

You're at the top of the tree

During my life at least