THEY GROW LIKE WEEDS
V1
Papa why you plantin' flowers there?
I like this new house, but there's nothin' here
Son you wait, when these roots run deep
With some water and sun, and time you'll see that
Chorus 1
They grow like weeds and spread their charms
From a few small seeds they take over this yard, yes they will
V2
Papa why you makin' that bouquet?
Is it cuz' grandpa's goin' to heaven today?
Came in on the boat son from old Italy
For some work and a home and opportunity where
Chorus 2
They grow like weeds, (man) he spreads his charms
From a few small dreams gave us a brand new start
Bridge
And we've come so far, cuz' that little man risked his heart, we're bigger than we are
V3
Those flowers they surround this house, and
Papa's with angels and grandpa now
And I got me a garden of my own
Fifteen and thirteen and seven years old and
Chorus
They grow like weeds and spread their charms
From a few small seeds, take right over your yard, take over your heart, take over your heart