Haggard, Merle - The Roots Of My Raising Lyrics






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

The roots of my raising run deep
I come back for the strength that I need
And hope comes no matter how far down
I sink the roots of my raising run deep.

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

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

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

The roots of my raisin' run deep...





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  1. b.... ....

    The story teller

  2. H.... E....

    That voice...pure gold

  3. C.... W....

    Now that's country music

  4. a.... m....

    Merle is THE MAN.

  5. b.... d....

    i can relate to this song in every way><><

  6. d.... m....

    i left home at 18 never got back for 5 years everything had changed gt lost in my own backyard

  7. g.... w....

    it don't get no better,,,, sing it merle

  8. s.... h....

    I love it

    s.... h....

    glad you enjoyed it Stan. i appreciate your listening. -Brent

  9. P.... A....

    A way of life that's almost come and gone

  10. p.... 1....

    love me some Merle....legend

  11. G.... S....

    The real voice of Bakersfield. Great song.

  12. J.... S....

    I don't think I have heard this one before. Thanks for posting.

    J.... S....

    +Joyce Sikora glad you enjoyed it Joyce

    J.... S....

    I sure do miss hearing good Country Music and the Haggard was one of the best.

  13. M.... ....

    This was the #1 country song in all of the good ol' U.S.A. for Merle back on the week of March 13, 1976!..Thanks bunches for uploading and sharing Brent! This smash hit is definitely a winner! Take Care! Lizzie 💿🎵💿🎵💿🎵

    M.... ....

    Glad you enjoyed it Lizzie! Fun to post a big hit like this one :)