Pete Seeger – Maple Syrup Time (Guitar)

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[Verse 1]
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First you get the buckets ready, clean the pans and gather firewood,

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Late in the winter, it's maple syrup time.

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You need warm and sunny days but still a cold and freezing nighttime

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For just a few weeks, maple syrup time.

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We boil and boil and boil and boil it all day long,

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Till ninety seven percent of water evaporates just like this song

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And when what is left is syrupy don't leave it too long

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Watch out for burning! Maple syrup time.
[Verse 2]
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I know it's not the quickest system but each year I can't resist it.

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Get out the buckets, and tap the trees in time

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Making it is half the fun, and satisfaction when it's done.

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Keep up the fire! Maple syrup time.

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My grandpa says perhaps it's just a waste of time.

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Ah! but no more than this attempt to make a happy little rhyme,

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So pat your feet or swing your tail, but keep in good time.

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Keep up the fire! Maple syrup time.
[Verse 3]
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I'll send this song around the world with love to every boy and girl,

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Hoping they don't mind a little advice in rhyme.

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As in life or revolution, rarely is there a quick solution,

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Anything worthwhile takes a little time.

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We boil and boil and boil and boil it all day long.

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When what is left is syrupy, don't leave it on the flame too long.

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But seize the minute, build a new world, sing an old song.

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Keep up the fire! Maple syrup time

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Keep up the fire! Maple syrup time