The Dying Tree was inspired by tales of the dying

and wounded at the battles of Antietam & Gettysburg

 

The Dying Tree

 

Lay me under
The tree with no shade
who’s leaves have all fallen
like so many men

 

Strong are the roots
that hold us in grace
and moist is the earth with the life
of the dying and maimed

 

And those who have fallen
have fallen this day
underneath the dying tree
there is no shame

 

Came tumbling forward
twice the speed of sound
on the second volley
I dropped to the ground
now life flows freely
and the grass is burnt red
and the soil is sick with the lies
of sinful men

 

And those who have fallen
have fallen this day
the dying tree will hold us
will hold us safe

And those who have fallen
have fallen this day
the dying tree will hold us
will hold us safe

 
 

written by Matthew Sully © Sullystone Music