Aw man, he was almost the last one left. Like someone said, this one hurts. His music has been a staple in my life for 5 decades. Thanks for the memories Merle, maybe I'll see you as I walk through those swinging doors someday, keep the jukebox on and a bar stool open for me under that flashing neon sign. you old Okie you.
I almost felt you touching me just now
I wish I knew which way to turn and go
I feel so good and then, then I feel so bad
I wonder what I ought to do
If I could only fly, if I could only fly
I'd bid this place goodbye to come and be with you
But I can hardly stand and I got no where to run
Another sinking sun and one more lonely night
The wind keeps blowing, somewhere, everyday
Tell me things get better, somewhere, up the way
Just dismal thinking on a dismal day
And sad songs for us to bare
If I could only fly
If we could only fly
If we could only fly
There'd be no more lonely nights
You know, sometimes, I write happy songs
Then some little thing goes wrong
I wish they all could make you smile
Coming home soon and I wanna stay
Maybe we can, somehow, get away
I wish you could come with me when I go again
If I could only fly, if I could only fly
I'd bid this place goodbye to come and be with you
But I can hardly stand and I got no where to run
Another sinking sun and one more lonely night
The Willie's Roadhouse channel on XM has been playing Haggard all day and the list of country music stars that have been calling in is amazing. They have shared some great stories about him. It has been a very enjoyable listen.
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RIP Merle Haggard
