Happy Trails to You, Mr. Myrick
The Murray Manor Elementary Choir

[Intro]
C     G7     C

[Verse 1]
C                  F        C
Happy trails to you, Mr. Myrick, brave and kind
        F                      C             G7     C
You've made a difference in the world, and now it's time to unwind
       F                    C                  G7
Inspiring us each day, to THINK and strive for more
        F                   C                 G7        C
With Go Mustangs! in our hearts, you'll be a legend at our core

[Chorus]
          C               F         C
Happy trails to you, till we meet again
          F              C           G7     C
Happy trails to you, your legacy won't end
          F                            C
Though you're bidding us adieu
         F                 C
Your spirit will shine through
           F              C          G7      C
Happy trails to you, Mr. Myrick, our friend

[Verse 2]
C                  F        C
Years of guiding hands, and wisdom always shown
       F                      C          G7      C
You've led with courage, now it's your time to roam
         F                        C                G7
Every child you've inspired, every smile you've shared
        F                  C                     G7     C
We've felt your kindness and we know you cared

[Chorus]
          C               F         C
Happy trails to you, till we meet again
          F              C           G7     C
Happy trails to you, your legacy won't end
          F                            C
Though you're bidding us adieu
         F                 C
Your spirit will shine through
           F              C          G7      C
Happy trails to you, Mr. Myrick, our friend

[Bridge]
       F                 C                G7
So brave and kind, you've shown us the way
        F                            C              G7
Inspiring every heart, each and every day
        F                  C                  G7
Go Mustangs! we'll cheer, with every stride
         F                        C               G7
Knowing you're with us, right by our side

[Chorus]
          C               F         C
Happy trails to you, till we meet again
          F              C           G7     C
Happy trails to you, your legacy won't end
          F                            C
Though you're bidding us adieu
         F                 C
Your spirit will shine through
           F              C          G7      C
Happy trails to you, Mr. Myrick, our friend

[Outro]
          C               F         C
Happy trails to you, till we meet again

Beat and Tempo for "Happy Trails to You, Mr. Myrick"

Tempo: 82 BPM (Moderate Ballad)

Time Signature: 4/4

[Intro]

| C | G7 | C | C |

[Verse 1]

| C | F | C | C | | F | C | G7 | C | | F | C | G7 | G7 | | F | C | G7 | C |

[Chorus]

| C | F | C | C | | F | C | G7 | C | | F | C | F | C | | F | C | G7 | C |

[Verse 2]

| C | F | C | C | | F | C | G7 | C | | F | C | G7 | G7 | | F | C | G7 | C |

[Chorus]

| C | F | C | C | | F | C | G7 | C | | F | C | F | C | | F | C | G7 | C |

[Bridge]

| F | C | G7 | G7 | | F | C | G7 | G7 | | F | C | G7 | G7 | | F | C | G7 | G7 |

[Chorus]

| C | F | C | C | | F | C | G7 | C | | F | C | F | C | | F | C | G7 | C |

[Outro]

| C | F | C | C |

Drum Pattern Suggestion

Verse and Chorus

1. Kick: On Beats 1 and 3
2. Snare: On Beats 2 and 4
3. Hi-Hat: Eighth notes, keeping it steady
4. Cymbal Crash: Start of each Chorus section

1    &    2    &    3    &    4    &
Kick      Snare       Kick      Snare
Hat  Hat  Hat  Hat  Hat  Hat  Hat  Hat

Bridge

1. Kick: On Beats 1 and 3
2. Snare: On Beats 2 and 4
3. Hi-Hat: Open to closed on 1 & 3, eighth notes in between

1    &    2    &    3    &    4    &
Kick(Ch) Snare       Kick(Ch) Snare
Hat      Hat   Hat  Hat     Hat  Hat

This straightforward pattern should keep the tribute light and heartfelt, matching the spirit of Roy Rogers' original style while celebrating Principal Myrick's contributions.