Intro G D7 G D7 C G Verse 1 G D7 G This is my tree I climbed its branches one by one G F# Em D7 This is my tree and no where will survive G D7 And through the years it grew to almost touch the sky G D7 And it escaped a handled man G D G This is my tree I know it will survive Verse 2 G D7 G This is my rock I built upon it yesterday G F# Em D7 This is my rock I know it will survive G And through the years D7 It grew so smooth the touch of it G D7 Was spared the hammer and the steel G D G This is my rock I know it will survive Verse 3 G D7 G This is my stream I follow it so faithfully G F# Em D7 This is my stream I know it will survive G D7 And through the years it seemed to flow so aimlessly G D7 And gently turned and took me home G D G This is my stream I know it will survive Verse 4 G D7 G This is my land I knelt down and I prayed for her G F# Em D7 This is my land I know she can survive G D7 And through the years she trembled from the sound of guns G D7 And was so ravaged by machines G D G And still she stands Oh god she can survive Verse 5 G D7 G This is my child she reaches for the bitter sweet G F# Em D7 This is my child I know she can survive G D7 And though the years may scar the heart and soul of her G D7 But she will smile and go her way G D G This is my child I know she can survive G D G This is my child I know she can survive
