"The Ryman" as performed by Vernon Long
G C D
He's heard all the legends, on his radio.
C D
He's heard Haggard singin, bout California gold.
G C D G
And the first time he heard the opry, he was only 6 years old.
C D G C D
Now he's standin on a piece of the Ryman, look at him now.
Chorus;
G Hold D Hold
There was a tear in his eye and a smile on his face.
Em C
The first time he stepped foot on that stage.
G D
Standin on a piece of the Ryman dont you know he's proud.
G D
His lifes dream was playin in that house.
Em C
Now he nows what it's all about.
G D G
Standin on a piece of the Ryman, look at him now.
(Lead)
G C D
It's a long way, from these dusty Texas plains.
C D
To that stage where country music is made.
G C D G
When he was just a little boy, he threw away all his toys.
C D G C D
Now he's standin on a piece of the Ryman, look at him now.
Chorus;
G Hold D Hold
There was a tear in his eye and a smile on his face.
Em C
The first time he stepped foot on that stage.
G D
Standin on a piece of the Ryman dont you know he's proud.
G D
His lifes dream was playin in that house.
Em C
Now he nows what it's all about.
G D G
Standin on a piece of the Ryman, look at him now.
G Slow D G
Standin on a piece of the Ryman, look at him now.
Source: https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/vernon_long/the_ryman_chords_1714633