Story Behind The Song
Back in the old days, when people did land surveys, They didn't have modern conveniences likes lasers or GPS. They had to rely on the natural markers around them to establish boundaries. If the only thing available at the time was a tree, the surveyor would make a unique mark on the tree and refer to it in his notes. These trees were called Witness Trees and were very important. The Witness Tree in this song is equally important to this man as he describes his love for his woman.
Song Description
A man describing his love for his woman.
| Song Length |
3:22 |
Genre |
Folk - Cajun |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
Unrequited Love, Lover |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
THE WITNESS TREE
My darlin? Angel
I?ve loved you since you were just a child
Even after all these long years
You can still melt me with your smile
But no one could ever really know
Just how strong our love can be
Nobody but me and you, Baby
And that old Witness Tree
Well, I been through fire and rain
Lord and I put you through some, too
Through all my trials and tribulations, Girl
You stuck with me like glue
Our hearts are like a beacon
Shinin? bright for everyone to see
Since we pledged our love, Baby
Under that old Witness Tree
As I take the time to think back
About all of those that have come and gone
Many folks have dropped by the wayside
But I know we?ll carry on
I?ll be by your side, Darlin?
And I know that you?ll agree
That our love has grown stronger
Stronger than that old Witness Tree
Music By Don Merritt
Lyrics by Syevie DuPree
DosOlDudes Music 2005