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Roots of my Raising
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recorded by Merle Haggard
written by Tommy Collins
C F C
I left the four lane highway took a blacktop seven miles
D7 G7
Down by the old country school I went to as a child
C F C
Two miles down a gravel road I could see the proud old home
G7 C
A tribute to a way of life that's almost come and gone
F C
The roots of my raising run deep
D7 G7
I come back for the strength that I need
F C G7
And hope comes no matter how far down I sink
F G7 C
The roots of my raising run deep
Spoken verse:
F C
I pulled into the driveway Lord it sure was good to be there
And I could see through the open door that Dad was
D7 G7
Asleep in his favorite chair
C F C
In his hand was a picture of Mom and I remembered how close they were
So I just turned away I didn't want to wake him
G7 C
And spoil his dreams of her
C F C
A Christian Mom who had the strength for life the way she did
D7 G7
Then to pull that apron off and do the Charleston for us kids
C F C
Dad a quiet man who gentle voice was seldom heard
G7 C
Who could borrow money at the bank simply on his word
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