A Tree Talk Words and music by Zion Valencic © 2026/02D C Gone on a walk to clear my head, G A My heart and soul seek to be fed. D G Mind if I sit here for a while? D A I’m trying to find my smile. D C Hey, Mr. Tree, it’s so lovely to meet, D A I’ve got roots on my head, you’ve got roots on your feet. D C Oh, Hey, Mr. Tree, can I speak to thee? C A D From your wisdom, please teach me. D C Every day more news comes out, G A Queer folks killed by the devout D G I can’t understand their hate, D A All of us God did create. D C Something aches deep in my soul, G A Constant fear that takes its toll. C F They say I need a thicker hide, D A7 While Scholars warn of genocide. D C Hey, Mr. Tree, it’s so lovely to meet, D A I’ve got roots on my head, you’ve got roots on your feet. D C oh, Hey, Mr. Tree, can I speak to thee? C A D From your wisdom, please teach me. D C There are things I cannot say, G A So others can look away. D G Mr. Tree, we're different you see, D A You live, all things witnessing. D C Your bark and branches homes provide, G A Where small things can safely hide. C F We breathe together, you and I. D A7 Then we hug and say goodbye. D C Hey, Mr. Tree, it was lovely to meet, D A I’ve got roots on my head, you’ve got roots on your feet. D C Oh, Hey, Mr. Tree, thanks for speaking to me. C A D C D Gift your wisdom, set me free.