FROM THE BOTTOM UP Clare S. / Genre: Country / Americana/hints of Bluegrass / Tempo: Uptempo ▶ FROM THE BOTTOM UP 0:00 0:00 Note to Instructor No Notes Available + Backstory Click to expand Country Music has been there from the start to tell life stories in song. Many of the legends come from very humble beginnings, "from the bottom up." This Nashville Country song was co-written by Clare Steffen and William Sherry. Lyrics V1Hard times to the bitter end Country Stars are tried and trueGrand Ole Opry is our best friend American life facin’ the blues V2Heartstrings pull as they pass the cupTellin’ tales tryin’ to get alongSingin’ songs to keep a chin-upComin’ together made us strong ChorusTheir Live’s a wheel of emotionsLeaves us spinnin’ round and roundAnd the circle is unbrokenCountry music's healing soundReal life, people’s stories spokenMusic from the bottom upMuisc from the bottom up V3Carter family sings to usWe’re all singers in the band Take a ride on the tour busTravel to the promise land V4Classic songs record who we areHistory lives on as voices riseMandolin, fiddle, or guitarNotes soarin’ till they reach the skiesChorusTheir live’s a wheel of emotionsLeaves us spinnin’ round and roundAnd the circle is unbrokenCountry music's healing soundReal life, people’s stories spokenMusic from the bottom upMusic from the bottom upInstrumental BreakChorusTheir live’s a wheel of emotionsLeaves us spinnin’ round and roundAnd the circle is unbrokenCountry music's healing soundReal life, people’s stories spokenMusic from the bottom upMusic from the bottom up Fade OutHank, Merle, Johnny, or WillieJune, Dolly, and EmmyLouHumble beginnings risingFrom the bottom upFrom the bottom up
