Backstretch Boys - Checkered Past Dale In Heaven Chords

[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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Heaven was abuzz, they knew who it was
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When he raced in through the gates
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Passed 'em all in line like he did every time
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On Earth, that's what made him great
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Had a look around, shook his head up and down
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Let out with that #3 yell
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Right there on holy land, stuck out his hand
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Said, "Howdy! My name's Dale"
 
 
[Chorus]
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He thanked God he was blessed with the courage
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He was asked to do all it took to get a win
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His only fear was when he got here
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Saint Peter wouldn't let him in
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He had a wild side, how he lived is how he died
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Pedal to the metal going fast
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Now there's a trophy collection in a corner of heaven
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Of a man with a checkered past
 
 
[Harmonica Solo]
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[Verse 2]
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Well, the first thing he did was ask about his dad
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Then he went on over to his house
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Said, "I bet you never knew I'd be coming here too"
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Said, "Son, you know I had my doubts"
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As they sat and talked, up a man walked
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Dale knew he wasn't a fan
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Ol' Ralph was floored when he'd thrown Henry Ford
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He was proud to be a Chevy man
 
 
[Chorus]
           D
He thanked God he was blessed with the courage
                 A
He was asked to do all it took to get a win
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His only fear was when he got here
      B                      E
Saint Peter wouldn't let him in
    D
He had a wild side, how he lived is how he died
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Pedal to the metal going fast
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Now there's a trophy collection in a corner of heaven
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Of a man with a checkered past
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[Bridge]
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On Sunday afternoon
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After the sound of the last church bell
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He'll be riding with Junior
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In heaven, he's still giving 'em... well
 
 
[Chorus]
           D
He thanked God he was blessed with the courage
                 A
He was asked to do all it took to get a win
 D
His only fear was when he got here
      B                      E
Saint Peter wouldn't let him in
    D
He had a wild side, how he lived is how he died
A                        B
Pedal to the metal going fast
              A
Now there's a trophy collection in a corner of heaven
     E                     A
Of a man with a checkered past
              A
Now there's a trophy collection in a corner of heaven
     E                     A
Of a man with a checkered past