Roots Of My Raising - Merle Haggard
From: Desmond Larocque
(first ever submission, ENJOY!)
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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
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The roots of my raising 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 raising run deep
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I pulled into the driveway Lord it sure was good to be there
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And I could see through the open door that Dad was asleep in his favourite
chair
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In his hand was a picture of Mom and I remembered how close they were
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So, I just turned away I didn't want to wake him and spoil his dreams of her
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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 gentle voice was seldom heard
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Who could borrow money at the bank simply on his word
(Repeat Chorus)
