Tom: C#m
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[Verse 1]
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Born in the valley, and raised in the trees
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Of Western Kentucky, on wobbly knees
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With Mama beside you, to help you along,
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You'll soon be a-growing up strong.
[Verse 2]
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All the long lazy mornings, in pastures of green,
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The sun on your withers, the wind in your mane
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Could never prepare you for what lies ahead:
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The run for the roses so red. And it's
[Chorus]
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Run for the roses as fast as you can
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Your fate is delivered. Your moment's at hand.
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It's the chance of a lifetime, in a lifetime of chance,
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And it's high time you joined in the dance.
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It's high time you joined in the dance.
[Verse 3]
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From sire to sire, it's born in the blood.
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The fire of a mare and the strength of a stud.
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It's breeding, and it's training, and it's something unknown,
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That drives you and carries you home.
[Chorus]
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And it's run for the roses as fast as you can
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Your fate is delivered. Your moment's at hand.
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It's the chance of a lifetime, in a lifetime of chance,
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And it's high time you joined in the dance.
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It's high time you joined in the dance.
