Maple Syrup Time

First, you get the buckets ready

Clean the pans and gather firewood

Late in the winter

It's maple syrup time

You need warm and sunny days

But still a cold and freezing nighttime

For just a few weeks

Maple syrup time

We boil and boil and boil and boil it all day long

'Til ninety-seven percent of water evaporates, just like this song

And when what is left is syrupy, don't leave it too long

Keep up the fire, maple syrup time

I know it's not the quickest system

But each year I can't resist it

Get out the buckets and tap the trees in time

Making it is half the fun

And satisfaction when it's done

Keep up the fire, maple syrup time

My grandpa said perhaps it's just a waste of time

Ah, but no more than this attempt to make a happy little rhyme

So now swing your tail or pat your feet, but keep in good time

Keep up the fire, maple syrup time

I'll send this song around the world

With love to every boy and girl

Hoping they don't mind a little advice in rhyme

They'll find in life or evolution

Rarely is there a quick solution

Anything worthwhile takes a little time

We boil and boil and boil and boil it all life long

When what is left is syrupy, don't leave it on the flame too long

But now seize the minute, build a new world, sing an old song

Keep up the fire, maple syrup time

Keep up the fire, maple syrup time

Keep up the fire, maple syrup time

Split wood, not atoms

Keep up the fire, maple syrup time