Joshua Tree Song — It Rocks!
After visiting Joshua Tree National Park, I decided to write a song about the Joshua Tree and the numerous named rock formations inside of the park. We saw most of the famous rocks — like Arch Rock, Arch Rock, Skull Rock, Cap Rock, and Face Rock. We also had some fun coming up with new rock names!
PS: I am not a professional singer or musician. Be kind.
Lyrics to the Joshua Tree Song
VERSE I:
The Mormons crossed
The desert lands
To find a tree
With outstretched hands
And legends says
What they saw
Reminded them
Of Joshua
It’s got no rings
Like other trees
It’s actually part of
The yucca family.
CHORUS I:
I want to be
In Joshua Tree
But it’s a hundred degrees
In the Mojave
Look at that rock
What do you see?
That’s an Elephant
Don’t you agree?
Elephant Rock at Joshua Tree National Park
VERSE II:
There’s trails with rocks
Named Arch and Heart
And another that leads to
Rocks Split apart
There’s a rock that looks
Like a loaf of bread
And another that reminds me of
Big Cone head.
At Skull Rock
The lines are never short
To see a rock that should be
named Voldemort.
CHORUS II:
I want to be
In Joshua Tree
But it’s a hundred degrees
In the Mojave
Look at that rock
What do you see?
That’s a gummy bear
Don’t you agree?
VERSE III:
With spiking leaves
Branching out
And fibrous trunks to
Withstand the drought
This monocot
With its whitish fruit
Can survive the hot
Thanks to deep dense roots.
The Oasis of Mara
Cottonwood Spring
49 Palms
But Josh is King
CHORUS III:
I want to be
In Joshua Tree
But it’s a hundred degrees
In the Mojave
Look at that rock
What do you see?
I think its Grumpy Poo
Don’t you agree?
Grumpy Poo Rock at Joshua Tree National Park
VERSE IV:
We’ll just camp
On BLM land
South of the park
In the sand
From Mastodon Peak
To Barker Dam
I might see
A big horn ram
And Lizards and birds
I think I’ll enjoy a
Garden filled with
Teddy bear cholla
CHORUS IV:
I want to be
In Joshua Tree
But it’s a hundred degrees
In the Mojave
Look at those rocks
What do you see?
Potato, Potatoes
Don’t you agree?
