Branching Out

[Verse 1]
When I grow up I want to be a tree
Want to make my home with the birds and the bees
And the squirrels, they can count on me
When I grow up to be a tree

[Verse 2]
I'll let my joints get stiff, put my feet in the ground
Take the winters off, and settle down
Keep my clothes till they turn brown
When I grow up, I'm gonna settle down

[Chorus]
And I'm gonna reach, I'm gonna reach
I'm gonna reach, reach for the sky
I'm gonna reach, I'm gonna reach
I'm gonna reach, till I know why

[Verse 3]
When the spring comes by I'm gonna get real green
If the dogs come by I'm gonna get real mean
On windy days, I'll bend and lean
When I grow up I'm gonna get real green

[Bridge]
If I should fall in storm or slumber
Please don't turn me into lumber
I'd rather be a Louisville Slugger
Swinging for the seats...

[Chorus]
I'm gonna reach, I'm gonna reach
I'm gonna reach, reach for the sky
I'm gonna reach (I'm gonna reach), I'm gonna reach (I'm gonna reach)
I'm gonna reach (I'm gonna reach), till I know why (I know why)

I'm gonna reach (I'm gonna reach), I'm gonna reach (I'm gonna reach)
I'm gonna reach (I'm gonna reach), reach for the sky (for the sky)
I'm gonna reach (I'm gonna reach), I'm gonna reach (I'm gonna reach)
I'm gonna reach (I'm gonna reach), till I know why (I know why)

I'm gonna reach (I'm gonna reach), I'm gonna reach (I'm gonna reach)
I'm gonna reach (I'm gonna reach), reach for the sky (for the sky)
I'm gonna reach (I'm gonna reach), I'm gonna reach (I'm gonna reach)
I'm gonna reach (I'm gonna reach), till I know why (I know why)