Palm trees weren't made for climbing
They were made for hanging hammocks on
That's why I live in Florida
And in my life what's going on

No I don't want to go out dancing
And movies I don't care to see
Right here is where I'll do my swinging
Entertained by the cool Southern breeze

If you'll excuse me while I take this call
From the gulls by the ocean shore
They're calling to remind me of the memory
Of why and what I'm here for

Palm trees weren't made for climbing
They were made for hanging hammocks on
That's why I live in Florida
And in my life what's going on

So put on some Jimmy Buffet
And I'll show you how I rough it
With island music flowing through my mind
It's how I like to spend my time

All this talking has worn me thin
If you don't mind I'll just close my eyes
And dream of nothing which in Florida is something
And how we live or lives

Cause palm trees weren't made for climbing
They were made for hanging hammocks on
That's why I live in Florida
And in my life what's going on