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Sometimes it seems no coincidence that some people cross your path.
People who make an indelible impression on you.
They give you insights, nice conversations and make you more aware of the fact that nothing is taken for granted and we must especially enjoy life and each other.
This song is a gift for Aad van der Kleut & his family.
For being such an inspiration to me 'cause of their strength & positivity during a intense period.

The Mighty Oak is a symbol of courage and power, legend has it that it is the most powerful of all trees, the Oak stands strong through all things.
When the roots are deep,
there's no reason to fear the wind...'

Love,
Elles


Thank you to all the lovely people who took the time & participated in this video we filmed near the beautiful big old Oaktree. (Utrechtse Heuvelrug)


The Oak Tree 
lyrics: John. W. Rider Jr (1951),
music: G. Konings/E. Springs
recorded/mixed & produced by George Konings Sound Vision Studio
mastered by Miles Showell, Abbey Road Studios, London
video by Gertjan Visser Catch a Fly-Beeldmakers

Elles Springs- leadvocals
George Konings- ac.guitar/backing vocals
Mark de Grauw- dobro/backing vocals
Caroline Kamp- bass/backing vocals

www.ellessprings.nl

A mighty wind blew night and day
It stole the oak tree's leaves away
Then snapped its boughs and pulled its bark
Until the oak was tired and stark

But still the oak tree held its ground
While other trees fell all around
The weary wind gave up and spoke.
How can you still be standing Oak?

But I have roots stretched in the earth
Growing stronger since my birth
You'll never touch them, for you see
They are the deepest part of me

Until today, I wasn't sure
Of just how much I could endure
But now I've found, with thanks to you
I'm stronger than I ever knew

But I have roots stretched in the earth
Growing stronger since my birth
You'll never touch them, for you see
They are the deepest part of me

The oak tree said, I know that you
Can break each branch of mine in two
Carry every leaf away
Shake my limbs, and make me sway

But I have roots stretched in the earth
Growing stronger since my birth
You'll never touch them, for you see
They are the deepest part of me