C
F
C
I left the four lane highway took a blacktop seven miles
D7
G7
Down by the old country school I went to as a child
C
F
C
Two miles down a gravel road I could see the proud old home
G7
C
A tribute to a way of life that’s almost come and gone
F
C
The roots of my raising run deep
D7
G7
I come back for the strength that I need
F
C
G7
And hope comes no matter how far down I sink
F
G7
C
The roots of my raising run deep
F
C
I pulled into the driveway Lord it sure was good to be there
D7
G7
Asleep in his favorite chair
C
F
C
In his hand was a picture of Mom and I remembered how close they were
G7
C
And spoil his dreams of her
C
F
C
A Christian Mom who had the strength for life the way she did
D7
G7
Then to pull that apron off and do the Charleston for us kids
C
F
C
Dad a quiet man who gentle voice was seldom heard
G7
C
Who could borrow money at the bank simply on his word
C
F
D7
G7
