There is unrest in the forest .
there is trouble with The Trees.
For the Maples want more sunlight
and the Oaks ignore their pleas.
Trouble with the Maples
and they're quite convinced they're right ;
they say the Oaks are just 'too lofty'
and they grab up all the light.
But the Oaks can't help their feelings
if they like the way they're made.
And they wonder why the Maples can't be happy in their shade.
There is trouble in the forest
and the creatures all have fled
For the Maples scream " Oppression ! "
And the Oaks just shake their heads.
( temple block bridge as well as alternating 7/8 to 4/4 time tempos )
So the Maples formed a union
and demanded equal rights
They say the Oaks are just too greedy,
We will MAKE them give us light
Now there is no more Oak oppression for they passed a noble law
Now the trees are all equal by hatchet
AXE
and SAW
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Lyrics submitted by ruddy.