My Tree
By: Chris Rice

[D       A       G        A]

           D                                 A
On a hill faraway stands a tall mighty tree

G                                                                   A
Asus-A
Where a boy and girl used to take turns pushing a tire swing
                                D
I remember the pocketknife in hand
         A
And her name in my heart
                                   G
And thinkin’ there ain’t no way for a boy to contain
          E                           F#
The love that he feels inside


          G                            D
So I carved her name into my tree
              G                          A
Then I carved a heart around her name
               Bm                      G                   G/B
Then I carved an arrow through her heart
                         D                 G
Just to say, I love you


                 D                                    A
Now on a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
          G                                       A
The emblem of suffering and shame
                             D
I remember the nails through my hands
               A
And your name in my heart
                                 G
And how in their wordless way the nails explain
         E                       F#
The love that I feel inside


                G                              D
As they carved your name into my tree
                   G                             A
Where I wrapped my heart around your name
             Bm                          G                   G/B
Then I took your arrow through my heart
                          D
Just to say, I love you
                        G
Just to say, I love you


                    Bm          G                            D
Now I can never forget how much you mean to me
                        E               G
A                 F#
‘Cause I will always remember whenever I see


                 G                              D
Where I carved your name into my tree
                  G                             A
Where I wrapped my heart around your name
              Bm                     G                      G/B
Then I took an arrow through my heart
                          D             G
Just to say, I love you
                         D               G
Just to say, I love you
              D             G            D (bass - B,A,G,D)
I really love you



some of the chords might be a little off. feel free to change them if
you want.  have fun!  thanks!


Sean