C G C G
[Verse 1]
C C7
I know that you've heard people say many many times
F
You don't pass through this world
G
But once you get yours and I'll get mine
C C7 F
But I've got a philosophy I believe I'd rather go by
C F G C
And if you'll just listen you may want to give it a try
[Chorus]
C C7
Leave a lotta happy tracks as you go down life's road
F G
Leave a lotta happy tracks everywhere you go
C F
Leave a lotta happy tracks and keep this in mind
C F G C
Others will have to follow in the path you leave behind
[Verse 2]
G C
As you walk the tangle streets of life
C7
Notice your fellow man
F C
And when he gets in trouble just lend him a helping hand
F
Sow good seeds in your fields of life as you go along
C F C G7 C
Let others reap your happiness a long time after you're gone
[Chorus]
C C7
Leave a lotta happy tracks as you go down life's road
F G
Leave a lotta happy tracks everywhere you go
C F
Leave a lotta happy tracks and keep this in mind
C F G C G
Others will have to follow in the path you leave behind
[Solo]
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[Verse 3]
C C7
Don't ever use a good friend for a personal gain
F G
To gain wealth and lose one friend would only be in vain
C F
Let your happy tracks be many leave them everywhere you go
C F G7 C
Others will have to harvest each and every seed you sow
[Chorus]
C C7
Leave a lotta happy tracks as you go down life's road
F G
Leave a lotta happy tracks everywhere you go
C F
Leave a lotta happy tracks and keep this in mind
C F G C
Others will have to follow in the path you leave behind
