I took a walk in the pasture to
See just what had changed
The grass was still knee high
And a lot remained the same
I came across an old tree
That I had climbed as a child
I remember playing hide and seek
Just the thought made me smile

CHORUS:
And that old tree looked weathered
And older than the hills
Some limbs are broke and battered
But the leaves are green and still
Holding through the thunder
Growing greener after rain
Yes, that old tree with roots so deep
Year after year is still here

And as the wind started blowing I buttoned up my coat
Thinking of the seasons changing and rain turning to snow
For many thought that tree would die because of winds and storms
But it keeps coming back each year a little stronger than before

And looking at that old tree I see a side of me
For my heart's been broke and battered
But my faith solid and green
Holding through the thunder
Growing stronger after rain
Yes, that old tree with roots so deep
Year after year is like me

For many thought that tree would die because of winds and storms
But it keeps coming back each year a little stronger than before