Lemon Tree

The lemon tree you planted me,

Your love comes through the soil

She'll grow tall, and stretch her arms,

Shady, happy, loving

Dapples of sunshine through her leaves,

Yellow gifts I'll happily squeeze

Well, I grew up with the notion:

When life gives you lemons, you go through the motion

You make lemonade out of those small, sour fruits

They'll silence your words and pucker your tongue,

But they bring a zest to life that's second to none

And you compliment me like some sugar and salt,

But I'd be nothing without you

There's something special about lemons,

Well, alone they're unpleasant,

As a friend they're compelling

Well, I can be just as tart without you

Oh, they're a lovely companion to something sweet,

An incomparable friend to a savory treat,

And you, you planted me a lemon tree,

I'll follow you wherever you go

(Scatting)

Well, I grew up with the notion:

When life gives you lemons, you go through the motion

You make lemonade out of those small, sour fruits

Oh, they'll silence your words and pucker your tongue,

But they bring a zest to life that's second to none

And you compliment me like some sugar and salt,

But I'd be nothing without you

There's something special about lemons,

Well, alone they're unpleasant,

As a friend they're compelling

Well, I can be just as tart without you

Oh, they're a lovely companion to something sweet,

An incomparable friend to a savory treat,

And you, you planted me a lemon tree,

I'll follow you wherever you go

And you, you planted me a lemon tree,

I'll follow you wherever you go