This page features a video of the poem “Trees”, prescribed under the Karnataka State Syllabus for 6th Standard English First Language. Along with its summary in three languages and transliterated songs. It serves as a valuable learning resource for students and parents, with each song accompanied by its respective lyrics for easy sing-along. The synchronized lyrics help learners follow and recite the song as it progresses, making memorization and learning by heart easier, more effective, and enjoyable.
Lyrics
English
Trees are for birds.
Trees are for children.
Trees are to make tree houses in.
Trees are to swing swings on.
Trees are for the wind to blow through.
Trees are to hide behind in “Hide n Seek”.
Trees are to have tea parties under.
Trees are for kites to get caught in.
Trees are to make cool shade in summer.
Trees are to make no shade in winter.
Trees are for apples to grow on and pears.
Trees are to chop down and call, “TIMBER- R-R!”
Trees make mother say,
“What a lovely picture to paint!”
Trees make father say,
“What a lot of leaves to rake this fall!”
Trees are for children.
Trees are to make tree houses in.
Trees are to swing swings on.
Trees are for the wind to blow through.
Trees are to hide behind in “Hide n Seek”.
Trees are to have tea parties under.
Trees are for kites to get caught in.
Trees are to make cool shade in summer.
Trees are to make no shade in winter.
Trees are for apples to grow on and pears.
Trees are to chop down and call, “TIMBER- R-R!”
Trees make mother say,
“What a lovely picture to paint!”
Trees make father say,
“What a lot of leaves to rake this fall!”
Summary
The poem describes the many uses of trees and the different ways people and animals enjoy them. Trees provide shelter for birds and places for children to play, swing, build tree houses, and hide. They offer cool shade in summer and bear fruits such as apples and pears. Trees also add beauty to nature and inspire a mother to paint a lovely picture. At the same time, the poem humorously mentions cutting trees and the work of raking their leaves, showing how closely trees are connected with everyday life.
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