On a hill far away stands a tall mighty tree
Where a boy and girl used to take turns pushing the tire swing
I remember the pocketknife in hand

And her name in my heart
And thinkin' there ain't no way for a boy to contain
The love that he feels inside


So I carved her name into my tree
Then I carved a heart around her name

Then I carved an arrow through the heart
Just to say ?I love you.?


Now on a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
The emblem of suffering and shame
I remember the nails through my hands

And your name in my heart
And how in their wordless way the nails explain
The love that I feel inside


As they carved your name into my tree
Where I wrapped my heart around your name

Then I took your arrow through my heart
Just to say, ?I love you?
Just to say, ?I love you?


Now I can never forget how much you mean to me
'Cause I will always remember whenever I see


Where I carved your name into my tree
Where I wrapped my heart around your name

Then I took your arrow through my heart
Just to say, ?I love you?
Just to say, ?I love you?

I really love you