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Fruit of our Labour

from A Point on the Map by Karen Law

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These old apricot trees have been part of the land
Since my Grandfather planted them here with the sweat of his hand
And there'll be no more blossoms, no petals like snow
It's hard but I've just had to let them all go

These old apricot trees were not paying their way
Giving too little profit for so much hard work every day
And after three generations I've pulled them all out
replaced them with a grapevine to turn things about

Who buried the stone as the fruit of our labour
Was torn from the ground this year?
Who could've known that the markets would favour
The fruit of the vine so dear?
And Christmas time will not be the same around here

These old apricot trees made a pretty good fire
That I watched from the edge of the block as the flames burned higher
But they meant more to me than a heap of old wood
If you laugh at my tears then I'm misunderstood

These old apricot trees were a real way of life
For my brother Danny and me for my kids and my wife
And money's not everything, Heavens above
But I can't afford to just do it for love

Who buried the stone as the fruit of our labour
Was torn from the ground this year?
Who could've known that the markets would favour
The fruit of the vine so dear?
And Christmas time will not be the same around here

Who buried the stone as the fruit of our labour
Was torn from the ground this year?
Who could've known that the markets would favour
The fruit of the vine so dear?
And Christmas time will not be the same
Yeah Christmas time will not be the same
Oh Christmas time will not be the same around here.

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from A Point on the Map, released August 25, 1998

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Karen Law QLD, Australia

Karen Law is a contemporary folk singer-songwriter from Australia whose songs contain honest comfort and life-affirming insight.
Karen sings of journeys, both outer and inner, of healing, recovery and the eternal spirit.

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