Roots
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
C - C/B - F (2x)
C C/B F
I still running’ 33s up underneath this truck
C C/B F
Even though rush hour concrete’s the only place I’m getting stuck
C C/B F
I ain’t on the farm no more but on a stretch of sunny days
C C/B F
I still catch myself looking up at the sky and praying for a little rain
C C/B F C C/B F
No I can’t out run these roots, even if I wanted to
C G
Cause they run too strong, run too deep
F
Cuttin’ right through the heart of me
C C/B F
No it don’t matter where I plant these boots
C - C/B - F
I can’t outrun these roots,
C - C/B - F
I can’t outrun these roots
C C/B F
There’s still that back home part of me, That can’t help but see things a little different
C C/B F
Like how there ain’t no need about puttin’ a G at the end of Huntin’ or Fishin’
C C/B F
And I still got Granddaddy’s bible, his ole rifle and his name
C C/B F
And I also got his pour a little more coursing through my veins
C C/B F C C/B F
No I can’t out run these roots, even if I wanted to
C G
Cause they run too strong, run too deep
F
Cuttin’ right through the heart of me
C C/B F
No it don’t matter where I plant these boots
F
I can’t outrun these roots
G
Thank god I can’t, they’re tangled up in every part of who I am
Am G F C - C/B - Am - F
without ‘em I know I don’t stand a chance. I can’t outrun these roots.
C - C/B - Am - F
I can’t outrun these roots,
C G
Cause they run too strong, run too deep
F
Cuttin’ right through the heart of me
C C/B F
No it don’t matter where I plant these boots
C - C/B - F
I can’t outrun these roots,
C - C/B - F
I can’t outrun these roots
Parmalee
How to play Roots
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.