Johnny Mike Songwriter Music

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Boy traded in his jeans for an Alan David suit
Polished up his image from his tie down to his boots
Skipping rungs and bird-doggin' from the front door
Counting seconds, pointing fingers, never worked the floor
Taking credit for the work he didn't even do
Riding on the shoulders of the rest of the crew
[Chorus]
Don't climb any trees higher than you can fall out
Better keep your boots planted firmly on the ground
'Cause the wind blows cold up above the trees
And it's a mighty long drop when you're coming down
Yeah, don't climb any trees higher than you can fall out
[Verse 2]
Benny traded in his hot seat for an engineering chair
Saw the boss's throne and couldn't wait to get up there
Talking fast, laughing loud with the cheeses on the board
Forgetting all the bridges he used to cross before
Now he's in the corner office thinking he's a king
Never saw the trouble that his arrogance would bring
[Chorus]
Don't climb any trees higher than you can fall out
Better keep your boots planted firmly on the ground
'Cause the wind blows cold up above the trees
And it's a mighty long drop when you're coming down
Yeah, don't climb any trees higher than you can fall out
[Bridge]
Now the branch is getting skinny and the bark begins to split
He's looking down and wondering how he's gonna quit
The storm is rolling in and the thunder starts to roar
Nobody's left to catch him when he's falling to the floor
[Final Chorus]
Don't climb any trees higher than you can fall out
Better keep your boots planted firmly on the ground
'Cause the wind blows cold up above the treetops
And it's a mighty long drop when you're coming down
Yeah, don't climb any trees higher than you can fall out
[Outro]
Watch your step, buddy
It's a long way down
Stick to the ground
[Fade out]