I wasn't looking for trouble But trouble came looking for me Just trying to find some shelter When I found a palmetto tree She said, "you're safe beneath my branches Stay as long as you please If you're weary from all your running I have fruit that tastes like a peach"
She said, "I can be your giving tree If your heart needs some therapy" And though her branches were just out of reach I'll never forget the day I met a palmetto peach The day I met a palmetto peach
The wind it left me tired The rain it left me cold I asked her if it was normal For a young man to feel this old Smiling she said, “You’ll be fine dear You just need a hand to hold I promise if you hang in there You’ll find someone with a heart of gold”