Dm Dm Dm Dm [Verse 1] Dm Oh sweet leaf N.C Swaying in the wind N.C Under stars and moon And sunrise gloom Gm Hanging on to the tree Bb That gives you life [Verse 2] Dm Oh sweet leaf N.C Has your time come? N.C Will your journey begin? N.C Afraid of falling and falling Gm With the wind Bb Away, away from your origin [Verse 3] Dm Oh sweet leaf N.C How was it? N.C Hanging under stars N.C Feeling the wind Gm Knowing you're safe Bb Clinging on to me [Verse 4] Dm Oh sweet leaf N.C Why did you leave? N.C Why didn't you stay? N.C Gm How can I be your guardian angel? Bb When you are away? [Verse 5] Dm Oh dear father N.C Let me tell you N.C I loved to sway in the wind N.C Under the stars and moon Gm And sunrise gloom Bb Clinging on to you [Verse 6] Dm Oh dear father N.C Can't you see? N.C I am not running away Gm I am just searching Bb For the real me [Verse 7] Dm Oh dear mother N.C Why do we have to go? N.C Why don't we stay? N.C How can I be yours? Gm Bb Dm When we are always away? [Final Verse] Dm Oh sweet leaf N.C When your time comes N.C When your journey begins N.C I'll be there Gm When you're falling and falling Bb Dm I'll be there to catch you