Lyrics My Family Tree - John Vanderslice

My Family Tree

Dad, I watched you fall
And split your head on the dock
I couldn’t bear to see
A lion so meek
In the francis jay memorial wing
So I never came
My family tree is me
Angela, sister near, once
Stripper severe
Your husband donnie
Is pure fear
So I stay clear
My family tree is me
Mother dear
Your eyes are lost
Gunpowder shot
Gun tossed, there’s nothing left to brood
I lost you too
My family tree is me
Now I’m set free