Tree of Life

From the Album Don’t Stand Still

I go to the tree of life
I lay my burdens down & pray

To the black rock of the west
So, the people they might live
To the red rock of the north
So, the people they might live
To the yellow rock of the east
So, the people they might live
To the white rock of the south
What more can I give

I go to the tree of life
I lay my burdens down & pray

Oh, Tȟuŋkášila
Thank you for this day
The moon, the morning star,
The sun, the wind, the rain
Oh, Tȟuŋkášila
Grandfather please
Care for Mother Earth
With each breath I breathe

I go to the tree of life
I lay my burdens down & pray

To all nations of this earth
To the winged ones in flight
To the women giving birth
On this sacred road of life
A voice I now send
What more can I do
I offer you my flesh
The rest is up to you

I go to the tree of life
I lay my burdens down & pray

By Larry Long
Copyright Larry Long 2009 | BMI

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