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The Trees

by Rush · harmonica tab for C diatonic harmonica

19 bent notes186 notesHoles 3–10Diatonic

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4 = blow hole 4-4 = draw hole 4’ = bend

verse 1

There is unrest in the forest.

There is trouble with the trees.

For the Maples want more sunlight

and the Oaks ignore their pleas.

verse 2

The trouble with the Maples

(and they're quite convinced they're right):

They say the Oaks are just too lofty

and they grab up all the light.

But the Oaks can't help their feelings

if they like the way they're made.

And they wonder why the Maples

can't be happy in their shade.

verse 3

There is trouble in the forest

and the creatures all have fled,

as the Maples sream "Oppression!"

and the Oaks just shake their heads.

verse 4

(So the) Maples formed a union,

and demanded equal rights.

"The Oaks are just too greedy,

We will make them give us light."

Now, there's no more Oak oppression,

For they passed a noble law...

So the trees are all kept equal

by hatchet, axe, and saw.