Don't Get Above Your Raising

Ricky Skaggs

Written by Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs

Key of G · Chords: I IV V

Verse 1

G
Well I got a gal that's sweet to me

Verse 2

She just ain't what she used to be
                   C                      G
Just a little high headed that's plain to see
          D7                                         G
Don't get above your raising stay down on earth with me

Verse 3

Now looky here gal don't you high hat me

Verse 4

I ain't forgot what you used to be
                     C                       G
When you didn't have nothing that's plain to see
          D7                                         G
Don't get above your raising stay down on earth with me

Verse 5

Now you don't have to raise your head so high

Verse 6

Every time you pass me by
                  C                 G
For it don't mean nothing to me you see
          D7                                         G
Don't get above your raising stay down on earth with me

Verse 7

Now looky here gal you better be yourself

Verse 8

And leave that other stuff on the shelf
               C                    G
You're country baby that's plain to see
          D7                                         G
Don't get above your raising stay down on earth with me

Verse 1

G
Well I got a gal that's sweet to me