The Roots Of My Raising Chords
The Roots Of My Raising by Merle Haggard is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of Eb. It uses the chords Eb, Fm, Bb, Ab and F. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
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
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
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