(Unhurried waltz temp)
(Capo to taste. I usually capo one fret, but I am not sure
whether this is the original key or not.)
INTRO
MI DO#m LA SI7
MI DO#m LA SI7
(VERSE 1)
MI DO#m LA SI7
Born in the valley, and raised in the trees
MI DO#m LA SI7
Of Western Kentucky, on wobbly knees
MI DO#m LA LAm
With Mama beside you, to help you along,
MI DO#m FA#m SI7
You'll soon be a-growing up strong.
(VERSE 2)
All the long lazy mornings, in pastures of green,
The sun on your withers, the wind in your mane
Could never prepare you for what lies ahead:
The run for the roses so red. And it's
(CHORUS)
LA SI7 SOL#m
Run for the roses as fast as you can
LA SI7 SOL#m
Your fate is delivered. Your moment's at hand.
LA SI7 SOL#m LA
It's the chance of a lifetime, in a lifetime of chance,
FA#m SI7
And it's high time you joined in the dance.
RE LA
It's high time you joined in the dance.
(VERSE 3)
MI DO#m LA SI7
From sire to sire, it's born in the blood.
MI DO#m LA SI7
The fire of a mare and the strength of a stud.
MI DO#m LA LAm
It's breeding, and it's training, and it's something unknown,
MI DO#m LA SI7
That drives you and carries you home. So it's
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