There is unrest in the forest 有不安的森林

There is trouble with the trees 没有与树木的麻烦

For the maples want more sunlight 对于枫树希望更多的阳光

And the oaks ignore their pleas 而奥克斯忽视他们的请求

   

The trouble with the maples 与枫树的麻烦

(And they're quite convinced they're right) （而且他们很相信他们是正确的）

They say the oaks are just too lofty 他们说，橡树是太崇高

And they grab up all the light 他们抢了所有的光

But the oaks can't help their feelings 但奥克斯忍不住自己的感情

If they like the way they're made 如果他们喜欢的方式，它们是由

And they wonder why the maples 他们想知道为什么枫树

Can't be happy in their shade 也高兴不起来在阴凉处

   

There is trouble in the forest 有麻烦的森林

And the creatures all have fled 和所有的生物都逃离

As the maples scream 'Oppression!' 由于枫树尖叫“压抑！ ”

And the oaks just shake their heads 而奥克斯只是摇摇头

   

So the maples formed a union 因此，枫树形成一个联盟

And demanded equal rights 并要求平等权利

'The oaks are just too greedy “奥克斯只是太贪

We will make them give us light' 我们会让他们给我们的光“

Now there's no more oak oppression 现在有没有更多的橡木压迫

For they passed a noble law 因为他们通过了一项崇高的法律

And the trees are all kept equal 和树木都保持相等

By hatchet, axe and saw 通过前嫌，斧头和锯