The Roots Of My Raising
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Intro: Eb Fm Eb Bb Ab Bb Eb
verse 1
Eb Ab Eb
I left the four lane highway, took a blacktop seven miles
F Bb
Down by the old country school, I went to as a child
Eb Ab Eb
Two miles down a gravel road, I could see the proud old home
Bb Eb
A tribute to a way of life that's almost come and gone
[Refrão]
Ab Eb
The roots of my raisin' run deep
F Bb
I come back for the strength that I need
Ab Eb Bb
And hope comes, no matter how far down I sink
Ab Bb Eb
The roots of my raisin' run deep
verse 2
Eb Ab Eb
I pulled into the driveway, tho Lord, it sure was good to be there
Eb
And through the open door I could see that
F Bb
Dad was asleep in his favorite chair
Eb
In his hand was a picture of Mom
Ab Ab
And I remembered how close they were
Ab
So I just turned away
Bb Eb
I didn't want to wake him, spoil his dreams of her
verse 3
Eb Ab Eb
A Christian Mom who had the strength for life the way she did
F Bb
Then to pull that apron off and do the Charleston for us kids
Eb Ab Eb
Dad, a quiet man, who's gentle voice was seldom heard
Bb Eb
Who could borrow money at the bank, simply on his word
[Refrão]
Ab Eb
The roots of my raisin' run deep
F Bb
I come back for the strength that I need
Ab Eb Bb
And hope comes, no matter how far down I sink
Ab Bb Eb
The roots of my raisin' run deep
Ab Bb Eb
The roots of my raisin' run deep
How to play The Roots Of My Raising
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.