Weeping Willow

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