The late Dan Fogelberg (August 13, 1951, Peoria, Illinois – December 16, 2007, Deer Isle, Maine) was an American singer/songwriter who had several gold and platinum releases in the late 1970's and early 80's. During his solo career, under assistance of Eagles manager Irving Azoff, he rose to prominence and epitomized the soft rock 70s sound. He also voiced his concerns on social and ecological issues, including the No Nukes concerts, and worked in the studio with a diverse variety of musicians including Van Morrison
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From: "Phil Jones" RUN FOR THE ROSES Dan Fogelberg (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] EE/G#AB7 EE/G#AB7
[Verse 1] EE/G#AB7 Born in the valley, and raised in the trees EE/G#AB7 Of Western Kentucky, on wobbly knees EE/G#AAm With Mama beside you, to help you along, EC#mF#mB7 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] AB7G#m Run for the roses as fast as you can AB7G#m Your fate is delivered. Your moment's at hand. AB7G#mA It's the chance of a lifetime, in a lifetime of chance, F#mB7 And it's high time you joined in the dance. DA It's high time you joined in the dance.
[Verse 3] EE/G#AB7 >From sire to sire, it's born in the blood. EE/G#AB7 The fire of a mare and the strength of a stud. EE/G#AAm It's breeding, and it's training, and it's something unknown, EC#mAB7 That drives you and carries you home. So it's