Run For The Roses
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INTRO:
E C#m A B7
E C#m A B7
(VERSE 1)
E C#m A B7
Born in the valley, and raised in the trees
E C#m A B7
Of Western Kentucky, on wobbly knees
E C#m A Am
With Mama beside you, to help you along,
E C#m F#m B7
You'll soon be a-growing up strong.
(VERSE 2)
All the long lazy mornings, in pastures of green,
The sun on your withers, the wind in your mane
Could never prepare you for what lies ahead:
The run for the roses so red. And it's
(CHORUS)
A B7 G#m
Run for the roses as fast as you can
A B7 G#m
Your fate is delivered. Your moment's at hand.
A B7 G#m A
It's the chance of a lifetime, in a lifetime of chance,
F#m B7
And it's high time you joined in the dance.
D A
It's high time you joined in the dance.
<Repeat Intro>
(VERSE 3)
E C#m A B7
>From sire to sire, it's born in the blood.
E C#m A B7
The fire of a mare and the strength of a stud.
E C#m A Am
It's breeding, and it's training, and it's something unknown,
E C#m A B7
That drives you and carries you home. So it's <repeat chorus>
<take it out acoustically>
Submitted by Philip Eric Jones
phil@delta2.tsl.texas.gov
How to play Run For The Roses
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 E. 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.