Coconut Palm For A Christmas Tree

COCONUT PALM FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE
Music and Lyric by Gene Mitchell
© 2009 Sailor Boy Publishing (BMI)

Intro (Play Chorus)
Verse 1
Papa climb high in the coconut tree; Christmas Eve, he must make haste
As he carves coconuts for his children; makes them look like a monkey’s face
Chorus
Christmas time in the islands; open presents down by the sea
Christmas time in the islands; a coconut palm for a Christmas tree
Verse 2
Mama cuts down the palm limbs; she weaves them with patience and grace
Makes hats for all her daughters; keeps the tropical sun off their face
Chorus
Christmas time in the islands; open presents down by the sea
Christmas time in the islands; a coconut palm for a Christmas tree
Verse 3
Grandpa takes the coconut shells; carves them out long and smooth
His grandsons will have for Christmas; homemade toy canoes
Chorus
Christmas time in the islands; open presents down by the sea
Christmas time in the islands; a coconut palm for a Christmas tree
Verse 4
Grandma takes the coconut milk; shreds all the coconut meat
Mixes and bakes a coconut cake; for the family's Christmas treat
Chorus
Christmas time in the islands; open presents down by the sea
Christmas time in the islands; a coconut palm for a Christmas tree

Instrumental (Play chorus)

Bridge
No snow to cover the palm limbs, but it’s covered with colorful lights
A coconut palm provides everything, to make Christmas merry and bright
Verse 5
Christmas morning, the children, all smile and shout with glee
We’re glad we live in the islands, underneath the coconut tree
Chorus
Christmas time in the islands; open presents down by the sea
Christmas time in the islands; a coconut palm for a Christmas tree
Chorus
It’s Christmas time in the islands; open presents down by the sea
Christmas time in the islands; a coconut palm for a Christmas tree
Tag
It’s Christmas time in the islands; a coconut palm for a Christmas tree