In New England, years ago when boys were free,
outdoor thrills included the climbin’ tree.
Good climbin’ trees were pretty hard to find;
and other’s trees weren’t as good as mine.
Branches low enough for a lad to grab;
swing a leg up and around; twist a dab,
settle back, astride, facing outwardly;
Hold on; stand up; look ‘round; you’re in the tree.
Some trees were branched for an easy climb,
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In New England, years ago when boys were free,
outdoor thrills included the climbin’ tree.
Good climbin’ trees were pretty hard to find;
and other’s trees weren’t as good as mine.
Branches low enough for a lad to grab;
swing a leg up and around; twist a dab,
settle back, astride, facing outwardly;
Hold on; stand up; look ‘round; you’re in the tree.
Some trees were branched for an easy climb,
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