My family tree
is a Georgia pine
These roots run through
this heart of mine
Till the last straw falls
and the redwood rots
This one here
is the one I got
How far back
do you trace the blood
How hard
were the winters
when you were young
When your old man struggled
did you watch him drink
When the Lord
stopped talking
did the whiskey speak
The more I live
the less I blame
How far can
the apple give
from where it came
How much of it's
in my veins
How much of it's
up to me
Daddy how strong
is the family tree
Did your mama's mama
have angel wings
Did you love him
'cause you never
learned to leave
Did you think
about running when
your eyes turned red
Or did you only stay
'cause Jesus said
The more I live
the less I blame
How far can
the apple give
from where it came
How much love
is in my veins
How much of it's
up to me
Mama how strong
is the family tree
The more I live
the less I blame
How far can
the apple give
from where it came
How much of it's
in my veins
How much of it's
up to me
I wonder how strong
is the family tree