Roots Of My Raising - Merle Haggard From: Desmond Larocque (first ever submission, ENJOY!) G C G I left the four lane highway took a blacktop seven miles G A7 D Down by the old country school I went to as a child G C
G Two miles down a gravel road, I could see the proud old home G D G A tribute to a way of life that's almost come and gone (Chorus) C G The roots of my raising run deep A7 D I come back for the strength that I need C G D And hope comes no matter how far down I sink C D G The roots of my raising run deep G C G I pulled into the driveway Lord it sure was good to be there G A7 D And I could see through the open door that Dad was asleep in his favourite chair G C G In his hand was a picture of Mom and I remembered how close they were G D G So, I just turned away I didn't want to wake him and spoil his dreams of her G C G A Christian Mom who had the strength for life the way she did G A7 D Then to pull that apron off and do the Charleston for us kids G C G Dad a quiet man who gentle voice was seldom heard G D G Who could borrow money at the bank simply on his word (Repeat Chorus)