The Oregon Song

The Portland Oregon Barbershop Chorus,
"The Timberliners" sings this little ditty often.
We think these words were penned around 1987 by past Timberliners director Mr. Michael Brown.

We're sure you know the tune and lyrics to "O Tannenbaum", but we bet you haven't heard this version.

THE OREGON SONG


Our trees are tall, our scenery's great,
our mountains are exquisite,
But when you come to see our state,
be sure it's just to visit.
Our men all look like lumberjacks.
Our women wear designer slacks.
There isn't any sales tax (yet)
in Oregon, my Oregon.

We've beavers, ducks and fishies here.
We've flora and we've fauna.
We had Baghwans and Rajneeshees here,
and medical marijuana.
When Mount Saint Helen's blows her crust,
we're covered in volcano dust.
We never tan, we only rust
in Oregon, my Oregon.

We save the whales, we fight the nuke,
but buddy, let me warn ya,
If you're some kind of weirdo kook,
go back to California.
From Portland to the Siskiyous,
we ride our bikes and row canoes.
We always wear our Nike shoes
in Oregon, My Oregon.