to play along with the recording capo up 1 fret .

run for the roses – dan fogelberg

intro : E G#m A B7 E G#m A B7 E G#m A Am E C#m F#m B7

E G#m A B7
born in the valley , and raised in the trees
E G#m A B7
of western ken – tucky , on wobbly knees
E G#m A Am
with mama be – side you , to help you A – long ,
E C#m F#m B7
you’ll soon be A – growing up strong .
E G#m A B7
all the long lazy mornings , in pastures of green ,
E G#m A B7
the sun on your withers , the wind in your mane
E G#m A Am
could never pre – pare you for what lies A – head :
E C#m F#m B7
the run for the roses so red . and it’s

chorus :
A B7 G#m
run for the roses as fast as you can
A B7 G#m
your fate is de – livered . your moment’s at hand .
A B7 G#m A
it’s the chance of a lifetime , in a lifetime of chance ,
F#m B7
and it’s high time you joined in the dance .
D A
it’s high time you joined in the dance .

E G#m A B7
from sire to sire , it’s born in the blood .
E G#m A B7
the fire of a mare and the strength of a stud .
E G#m A Am
it’s breeding , and it’s training , and it’s something un – known ,
E C#m F#m B7
that drives you and carries you home . so it’s

chorus :
A B7 G#m
run for the roses as fast as you can
A B7 G#m
your fate is de – livered . your moment’s at hand .
A B7 G#m A
it’s the chance of a lifetime , in a lifetime of chance ,
F#m B7
and it’s high time you joined in the dance .
D A
it’s high time you joined in the dance .

E G#m A B7 E G#m A B7 E G#m A Am E C#m F#m B7 E

this file represents my interpretation of this work .