The Roots Of My Raising chords by Merle Haggard

Intro:
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Verse 1:
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I left the four lane highway, took a blacktop seven miles
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Down by the old country school, I went to as a child
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Two miles down a gravel road, I could see the proud old home
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A tribute to a way of life that's almost come and gone

Chorus:
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The roots of my raisin' run deep
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I come back for the strength that I need
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And hope comes, no matter how far down I sink
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The roots of my raisin' run deep

Verse 2:
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I pulled into the driveway, tho Lord, it sure was good to be there
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And through the open door I could see that
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Dad was asleep in his favorite chair
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In his hand was a picture of Mom
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And I remembered how close they were
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So I just turned away
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I didn't want to wake him, spoil his dreams of her

Verse 3:
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A Christian Mom who had the strength for life the way she did
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Then to pull that apron off and do the Charleston for us kids
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Dad, a quiet man, who's gentle voice was seldom heard
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Who could borrow money at the bank, simply on his word

Chorus:
    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