[Verse 1] The bells they tolled on that winter morn A cold wind bit A nation torn From sea to shining sea A fright Like shadows creeping in the fading light [Verse 2] The common man He scratched his head Heard tales of tyrants Words unsaid Of broken oaths and ancient laws A festering wound Without a cause [Chorus] Oh The gallows tree It stands so tall For those who’d watch a nation fall High treason Whispered on the breeze A bitter harvest If you please [Verse 3] He spoke of freedom Loud and bold A gilded cage A story old With painted words and fiery breath He led them down the path to death [Bridge] Article three Section three They cried A dusty parchment Cast aside For power’s grip A selfish plea Against the soul of liberty [Chorus] Oh The gallows tree It stands so tall For those who’d watch a nation fall High treason Whispered on the breeze A bitter harvest If you please
