The Wishing Tree
Congratulations to all of the August competition Winners. John, Ann and Graham
Here is my New Song for September
Folk Lore in cultures speaks of a magical tree that can empower a person or grant wishes. By standing beneath it and whispering your hearts desires or sometimes attaching a wish to the tree. There have been many films and books that feature “The Wishing Tree”. The song has some of my wishes in it. Hey who knows?
The Wishing Tree
If I can make you smile does that make me worth while.
It Can’t do any harm can it.
Cause I don’t want to get it wrong I’ve been in my own too long.
I need a lovers arms around me again.
Now if I had a happy bell around my neck to ring.
Would that put a smile on your face, make you sing.
Then I’d shine in your eyes, cause my hopes to rise.
Take my heart away, make my day.
I never want to drive you away from me.
I don’t really have the words to say how it should be.
But if I can make you smile.
If you could see inside my mind.
Would that compel you to be kind.
See me. Believe me.
If I planted a wishing tree and tended it carefully.
The stronger that it grew, the more they would come true.
But if I become to vain, I’d ask it to refrain.
Take all those gifts away, till I’m myself again.
I never want to drive you away from me.
I don’t really have the words to say how it should be.
But if I had a wishing tree, then I’d ring my happy bell.
Put a smile upon your face, who can tell.
I really like this 🙂
Good one Phil! Lots of room for some really cool production. That would be a fun one to play in a full band live. Rock on!
I guess we all have wished for more and more in this life, only to realise that wealth and possessions are not whats importantant.
Like you say we can lose ourselves only too easily 👏
Well done Phil, in nailing this tricky challenge. This song really expresses what is truly important in life.
Nice sentiment behind this song Phil and I hope all your wishes come true 🌠
Great song Phil. Really top melody hook and rhythm makes it stand out. Agree with comment above that this would work great with a full band production.
Love it Phil. Great rhythm, has a nice ‘indie’ feel about it. Good one.
lovely song and love the lyrics
Loved this. What more can I say!!
For me that had a real ’60’s vibe. I enjoyed listening to this. Good job!
Nice take on the theme. An enjoyable listen. Well done
There’s very appealing retro feel to this, Phil. Such a timeless tale told with sincerity and skill. I really enjoyed listening.
Very good Phil. I like it
Blown away by the lovely comments and votes from you guys.
When I write songs for this category I can’t wait to just send em in I guess I could spend a bit more time tweaking them🤔 Nahhhh! Rock n Roll😁🤘