[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
E
Since we could crawl,
B
our family studied it all.
F#m
Even though small,
A NC B
we understood what we were learning.
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Father would read to me
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before I would sleep.
F#m
Now I am taller,
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I still keep up with that routine.
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And when I’m by myself,
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I take that book down off the shelf.
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I remember what the scripture said
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that I would need so I could stand firm.
[Chorus]
E
Study makes you strong.
B
Just like a tree that’s planted by a river stream.
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Study makes you strong.
F#m B
Your leaves just won’t dry out and everything succeeds.
E
Study makes you strong.
B
Just like a tree that’s planted its roots down deep.
A
Study makes you strong.
F#m B
You’ll grow so big and tall there’s nothing you won’t see.
[Verse 2]
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What will I say
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when a big chance comes my way?
F#m
What will my classmates say
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if I don’t follow with them?
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All of the information's
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here on display.
F#m
I’m not afraid because
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I learned this as an infant.
C#m
‘Cause when I’m by myself,
F#
I take that book down off the shelf.
A
I remember what the scripture said
B
that I would need so I can stand firm.
[Chorus]
E
Study makes you strong.
B
Just like a tree that’s planted by a river stream.
A
Study makes you strong.
F#m B
Your leaves just won’t dry out and everything succeeds.
E
Study makes you strong.
B
Just like a tree that’s planted its roots down deep.
A
Study makes you strong.
F#m B
You’ll grow so big and tall there’s nothing you won’t see.
[Bridge]
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Every word that’s helping me,
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Could contain the very key.
F#m A B G#
To offer just the help and encouragement somebody needs.
[Break]
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Study makes you strong…
D#m F# G#
Study makes you strong.
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Study makes you strong…
F#m A B
Study makes you strong.
[Chorus]
E
Study makes you strong.
B
Just like a tree that’s planted by a river stream.
A
Study makes you strong.
F#m B
Your leaves just won’t dry out and everything succeeds.
E
Study makes you strong.
B
Just like a tree that’s planted its roots down deep.
A
Study makes you strong.
F#m B E
You’ll grow so big and tall there’s nothing you won’t see.
[Riff 1 played over 1st E chord during bridge]
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[Break]
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