Gene Mitchell Coconut Palm For A Christmas Tree lyrics

VERSE 1
Papa climb high in the coconut tree
Christmas Eve, he must make haste
As he carves coconuts for his children
Makes them look like a monkey?s face

CHORUS
Christmas time in the islands
Open presents down by the sea
Christmas time in the islands
A coconut palm for a Christmas tree

VERSE 2
Mama cuts down the palm limbs
She weaves them with patience and grace
Makes hats for all her daughters
Keeps the tropical sun off their face

CHORUS
Christmas time in the islands
Open presents down by the sea
Christmas time in the islands
A coconut palm for a Christmas tree

VERSE 3
Grandpa takes the coconut shells
Carves them out long and smooth
His grandsons will have for Christmas
Homemade toy canoes

CHORUS
Christmas time in the islands
Open presents down by the sea
Christmas time in the islands
A coconut palm for a Christmas tree

VERSE 4
Grandma takes the coconut milk
Shreds all the coconut meat
Mixes and bakes a coconut cake

For the family's Christmas treat

CHORUS
Christmas time in the islands
Open presents down by the sea
Christmas time in the islands
A coconut palm for a Christmas tree

INSTRUMENTAL

BRIDGE
No snow to cover the palm limbs
But it?s covered with colorful lights
A coconut palm provides everything
To make Christmas merry and bright

VERSE 5
Christmas morning, the children
All smile and shout with glee
We?re glad we live in the islands
Underneath the coconut tree

CHORUS
Christmas time in the islands
Open presents down by the sea
Christmas time in the islands
A coconut palm for a Christmas tree

CHORUS
Christmas time in the islands
Open presents down by the sea
Christmas time in the islands
A coconut palm for a Christmas tree
TAG
It?s Christmas time in the islands
A coconut palm for a Christmas tree