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The Liberty Tree - James Kole, American Singer/Songwriter

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Uploaded by on Aug 2, 2009

Available on iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/songs-for-freedom/id384611904
© copyright 2009 James Kole Publishing (ASCAP)
http://www.jameskole.com

While they danced around the liberty tree
Their backs were turned, they could not see
The axe and the irons of captivity
While they danced around the liberty tree


They'd been eating the fruit that the tree had grown
From the seeds that forgotten fathers had sown
They'd not tilled new earth, no sweat no toil
Their hands had never touched the soil

While they danced around the liberty tree
Their backs were turned, they could not see
The axe and the irons of captivity
While they danced around the liberty tree


Under the tree's branches they dozed in the shade
In the cool afternoon they laughed and played
They leaned on the trunk to rest their bones
The sacred fire was turning to stone

While they danced around the liberty tree
Their backs were turned, they could not see
The axe and the irons of captivity
While they danced around the liberty tree


And around the tree they lived their lives
Free from struggle and sacrifice
An extravagant party, a royal masquerade
The debt must be repaid

While they danced around the liberty tree
Their backs were turned, they could not see
The axe and the irons of captivity
While they danced around the liberty tree

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  • Finally, a singer who appreciates the freedom the USA gives him to create!

  • James! This put tears in my eyes!

    I am going out of my way to promote you!

    Yours in freedom,

    Jeff B

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  • Depth, Clarity, and Truth

  • simply awesome... folk songs are still alive and well!

  • Keep up the inspiration great song!

  • The wtitten lyrics would be a great addition to the video.

    Liked the song alot!

  • 5 stars - keep them coming!

  • James...you're great and what a voice...Im your fan!

  • Another great song! Love it! Thanks.

  • Just another reason why I am a James Kole fan.

    putting this on my site. I don't know what talent is, but I know it when I see it. What a gift.

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