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The Ryman

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"The Ryman" as performed by Vernon Long
Written by Brad Williams
Kapo 2nd Fret
DHe's heard all the Glegends, on his Aradio.
He's heard GHaggard singin, bout California Agold.
And the Dfirst time he heard the Gopry, he was Aonly 6 years Dold.
Now he's Gstandin on a piece of the ARyman, look at him Dnow.G  A  
Chorus;
There was a Dtear in his eye and a sAmile on his face.
BmThe first time he stepped foGot on that stage.
DStandin on a piece of the Ryman dont you know he's Aproud.
DHis lifes dream was playin Ain that house.
BmNow he nows what it's all aGbout.
DStandin on a piece of the ARyman, look at him Dnow. 
(Lead)
It's a Dlong way, from these Gdusty Texas Aplains.
To that Gstage where country music is Amade.
DWhen he was just a lGittle boy, Ahe threw away Dall his toys.
Now he's Gstandin on a piece of the ARyman, look at him Dnow.G  A  
Chorus;
There was a Dtear in his eye and a sAmile on his face.
BmThe first time he stepped Gfoot on that stage.
DStandin on a piece of the Ryman dont you know he's Aproud.
DHis lifes dream was playin Ain that house.
BmNow he nows what it's all aGbout.
DStandin on a piece of the ARyman, look at him Dnow.
      DSlow                                 A  D  
Standin on a piece of the Ryman, look at him now.

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The Ryman

by Vernon Long

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Chords in this song · guitar

"The Ryman" as performed by Vernon Long

Written by Brad Williams

Kapo 2nd Fret

D G A

He's heard all the legends, on his radio.

G A

He's heard Haggard singin, bout California gold.

D G A D

And the first time he heard the opry, he was only 6 years old.

G A D G A

Now he's standin on a piece of the Ryman, look at him now.

Chorus;

D A

There was a tear in his eye and a smile on his face.

Bm G

The first time he stepped foot on that stage.

D A

Standin on a piece of the Ryman dont you know he's proud.

D A

His lifes dream was playin in that house.

Bm G

Now he nows what it's all about.

D A D

Standin on a piece of the Ryman, look at him now.

(Lead)

D G A

It's a long way, from these dusty Texas plains.

G A

To that stage where country music is made.

D G A D

When he was just a little boy, he threw away all his toys.

G A D G A

Now he's standin on a piece of the Ryman, look at him now.

Chorus;

D A

There was a tear in his eye and a smile on his face.

Bm G

The first time he stepped foot on that stage.

D A

Standin on a piece of the Ryman dont you know he's proud.

D A

His lifes dream was playin in that house.

Bm G

Now he nows what it's all about.

D A D

Standin on a piece of the Ryman, look at him now.

D A D

Slow

Standin on a piece of the Ryman, look at him now.

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