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Date: 4/27/04; 4:23:48 PM
>From: BMackay@ILSCO.com
Subject: Roots of my Raisin' 2 - Merle Haggard
Roots Of My Raising - Merle Haggard
Submitted by Bruce Mackay
Thanks to Desmond Larocque for the origianl submission.
This key may be a little vocally easier for some...
For the same key Merle sings it in use a capo on the first fret
D G D
I left the four lane highway took a blacktop seven miles
D E7 A
Down by the old country school I went to as a child
D G D
Two miles down a gravel road, I could see the proud old home
D A D
A tribute to a way of life that's almost come and gone
(Chorus)
G D
The roots of my raising run deep
E7 A
I come back for the strength that I need
G D A
And hope comes no matter how far down I sink
G A D
The roots of my raising run deep
(Spoken verse)
D G D
I pulled into the driveway Lord it sure was good to be there
D E7 A
And I could see through the open door that Dad was asleep in his favorite
chair
D G D
In his hand was a picture of Mom and I remembered how close they were
D A D
So, I just turned away I didn't want to wake him and spoil his dreams of
her
D G D
A Christian Mom who had the strength for life the way she did
D E7 A
Then to pull that apron off and do the Charleston for us kids
D G D
Dad a quiet man who gentle voice was seldom heard
D A D
Who could borrow money at the bank simply on his word.
(Repeat Chorus)