performed by Kenny Royster
CHASING THE GOLD
CHORUS) Running the ridges, racing ‘gainst time-
dreams of the glories, making the climb,
out before daybreak braving the cold,
towards the new sun rise,
Chasing the Gold.
VERSE 1) The scent of the laurel mingles with pines,
he runs rutted creek beds imagining lines
on shiny black asphalt and crowds uncontrolled
cheering the victor,
Chasing the Gold.
REPEAT CHORUS
VERSE 2) His heroes were runners he watched on TV
in far away places he dreamed he could be.
With all of the longing his young heart could hold,
he started his journey
Chasing the Gold.
BRIDGE) Will he ever stand with his heart in his hand,
will his anthem bring tears to his eyes?
When he’s tested and tried, will he know that pride
as behind him the stars and stripes rise?
VERSE 3) The odds are against him, a million to one,
but the wind is behind him, he’ll continue his run.
One small window of time, not too soon, not too old,
once every four summers,
Chasing the Gold.
©1999 Sandie Thurston, Jay Alvey, Janet Devers
703/221-1333 4sandie@gte.net
Possum Point Publishing 18315 Possum Pt. Rd., Dumfries, VA 22026