Maple Syrup Time

Verse 1

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First you get the buckets ready, clean the pans and gather firewood,
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Late in the winter, it's maple syrup time.
G
You need warm and sunny days but still a cold and freezing nighttime
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For just a few weeks, maple syrup time.
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We boil and boil and boil and boil it all day long,
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Till ninety seven percent of water evaporates just like this song
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And when what is left is syrupy don't leave it too long
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Watch out for burning! Maple syrup time.

Verse 2
G
I know it's not the quickest system but each year I can't resist it.
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Get out the buckets, and tap the trees in time
G
Making it is half the fun, and satisfaction when it's done.
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Keep up the fire! Maple syrup time.
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My grandpa says perhaps it's just a waste of time.
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Ah! but no more than this attempt to make a happy little rhyme,
       Am           D                    G
So pat your feet or swing your tail, but keep in good time.
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Keep up the fire! Maple syrup time.

Verse 3
G
I'll send this song around the world with love to every boy and girl,
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Hoping they don't mind a little advice in rhyme.
G
As in life or revolution, rarely is there a quick solution,
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Anything worthwhile takes a little time.
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We boil and boil and boil and boil it all day long.
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When what is left is syrupy, don't leave it on the flame too long.
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But seize the minute, build a new world, sing an old song.
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Keep up the fire! Maple syrup time
Am                D            G
Keep up the fire! Maple syrup time