Ever find yourself driving down the road when you happen to spy an old, dried out Christmas tree lying there in the ditch? This has happened to me several times and it always puzzles me to think about the how and why of the once beautiful tree coming to such an end as this. So, like any good songwriter, I wrote a tune about it. Originally composed on the piano, this version is with guitar.
Remember: Please always dispose of your Christmas tree responsibly. Wink and smile.
LAST YEAR’S CHRISTMAS TREE
I am last year’s Christmas tree
Lying in a ditch
And I don’t know why you tossed me here
But it’s clear that I’ve been pitched
Sad to know you’ve been let go
In such a reckless way
But life was sweet and so complete
When I was on display
No, I never saw this coming
When you wrapped me up in lights
You covered me with shiny tinsel
And I brightened up your nights
New Years came and then I went
Out with the Auld Lang Syne
But for a while I made you smile
And how you loved the scent of pine
Christmas is the reason miracles do still come true
Love is not a season, love is all year through
Maybe someday someone will stop by
And finally pick me up
Grab a limb and throw me in
A fancy pick-up truck
Take me home and cut me up
For the winter’s fire wood
And when the lights are low and my embers glow
I’ll know I did someone some good