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“There’s No Way” – Alabama’s 1985 Number 1 Hit Song!(Official Video)

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On November 27, 2025

In Alabama, Classic Country

In the realm of country music, few bands have achieved the level of acclaim and commercial success as Alabama. Among their numerous chart-topping hits, “There’s No Way,” released in 1985, stands out not only for its melodic composition but also for its poignant lyrical content.

When “There’s No Way” reached No. 1 on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart in May 1985, it became Alabama’s 16th straight No. 1 single in as many single releases. Its success can be attributed not only to its lyrical appeal but also to the band’s adeptness at connecting with their audience on an emotional level. The song’s popularity solidified Alabama’s status as one of the preeminent forces in country music during the 1980s.

About Alabama

Alabama was the group that made country bands popular again. Emerging in the late ’70s, the band had roots in both country and rock. The band formed in Fort Payne, Alabama, in 1969. The band was founded by Randy Owen (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and his cousin Teddy Gentry (bass, backing vocals). They were soon joined by another cousin, Jeff Cook (lead guitar, fiddle, and keyboards). Alabama’s biggest success came in the 1980s, where the band had over 27 number one hits, seven multi-platinum albums and received numerous awards. The band has over 41 number one country records on the Billboard charts to their credit and have sold over 75 million records, making them the most successful band in country music history. Alabama was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2019 and was awarded with the first ever Life Time Achievement Award from this institution.

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There’s No Way Lyrics

As I lay by your side and hold you tonight
I want you to understand
This love that I feel is so right and so real
I realize how lucky I am
And should you ever wonder if my love is true
There’s something that I want to make clear to you

There’s no way I can make it without you
There’s no way that I’d even try
If I had to survive without you in my life
I know I wouldn’t last a day
Oh, babe, there’s no way

It means so much to me whenever I see
That ‘wanting me look’ in your eyes
I don’t know how I could do without
Holding you close every night
I’ve waited so long just to have you to hold
Now that I’ve got you
I’ll never let go

There’s no way I can make it without you
There’s no way that I’d even try
If I had to survive without you in my life
I know I wouldn’t last a day
Oh, babe, there’s no way

I never knew until you
What I was missing
Now you say “Forever”
I find my heart, it’s listening
Yes, I’m listening

There’s no way I can make it without you
There’s no way that I’d even try
If I had to survive without you in my life
I know I wouldn’t last a day
Oh, babe, there’s no way

Baby, there’s just no way

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Will Robinson / Lisa Palas / John Charles Jarrard

There’s No Way lyrics © Penny Farthing Music

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Tags: Alabama, Randy Owen, Alabama Band, Teddy Gentry, Jeff Cook, Gaither Music, Gaither

Kris Kristofferson “Loving Her Was Easier” Live from Austin, Texas

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On April 14, 2025

In Classic Country, Country Music, Kris Kristofferson

Enjoy this classic country song by Kris Kristofferson entitled “Lovin’ Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again).” Kris wrote this song in 1971. Watch this video where performed live in his concert at Austin Texas!

“Kristoffer “Kris” Kristofferson (born June 22, 1936) is an American country music singer, songwriter, musician, and film actor. Born in Brownsville, Texas, he attended Pomona College, where he achieved a degree in literature and specialised in the poetry of Blake. Whilst at college, he published a series of short stories in Atlantic Monthly, and went on to win a Rhodes scholarship to Oxford.
It was in 1958, during his stay in England, that Kristofferson first performed his own music, under the pseudonym ‘Kris Carson’. After graduating from Oxford, Kristofferson served in the US army for five years and, upon being discharged, turned down a teaching post in order to pursue his music career in Nashville. (source: allmusic.com)

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Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again) Lyrics

Kris Kristofferson

I’ve seen the morning burning golden on the mountains in the skies
Aching with the feeling of the freedom of an eagle when she flies
Turning on the world the way she smiles upon my soul as I lay diing
Healing with the colors of the sunshine and the shadow of her eyes

Waking in the morning to the feeling of her fingers on my skin
Wiping out the traces of the people and the places that I’ve been
Teaching me that yesterday was
Something that I never thought of trying
Talking about tomorrow and the money love and time we’d have to spend
Loving her was easier than anything I’ll ever do again
Coming close together with a feeling
That I’ve never know before, in my time
She ain’t afraid to be a woman or afraid to be a friend
I don’t know the answer to the easy
Way she opens every door in my mind
Dreaming was as easy as believing it was never gonna end
Loving her was easier than anything I’ll ever do again

Loving her was easier than anything I’ll ever do again

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriter: Kris Kristofferson

Tags: Kristoffer Kristofferson, Kris Kristofferson, Kris Kristofferson music, Kris Kristofferson songs, Top country, country classic

Alabama’s Hit Song – “High Cotton” (Official Video)

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On April 8, 2025

In Alabama, Classic Country

“High Cotton,” a seminal hit by the American country band Alabama, released in 1989, stands as a poignant reflection of Southern life and nostalgia. This song encapsulates the essence of rural existence in the American South, weaving together themes of memory, simplicity, and the enduring connection to one’s roots. Through its evocative lyrics and melodic structure, “High Cotton” transcends mere entertainment; it serves as a cultural artifact that resonates with listeners on multiple levels.

This song was written by Scott Anders and Roger Murrah. It was released by Alabama in July 1989 as the third single from the album Southern Star. The song was one of four singles on the album to reach number one on the Hot Country Singles chart.

About Alabama

Alabama was the group that made country bands popular again. Emerging in the late ’70s, the band had roots in both country and rock. The band formed in Fort Payne, Alabama, in 1969. The band was founded by Randy Owen (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and his cousin Teddy Gentry (bass, backing vocals). They were soon joined by another cousin, Jeff Cook (lead guitar, fiddle, and keyboards). Alabama’s biggest success came in the 1980s, where the band had over 27 number one hits, seven multi-platinum albums and received numerous awards. The band has over 41 number one country records on the Billboard charts to their credit and have sold over 75 million records, making them the most successful band in country music history. Alabama was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2019 and was awarded with the first ever Life Time Achievement Award from this institution.

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High Cotton Lyrics

We didn’t know the times were lean,
Round our house the grass was green,
It didn’t seem like things were all that bad,

I bet we walked a thousand miles,
Choppin’ cotton and pusing plows,
And learnin’ how to give it all we had.

As Life went on and years went by,
I saw the light in daddy’s eye,
And felt the love in mamma’s hands,
They kept us warm and kept us fed,
Taught us how to look ahead,
Now lookin’ back I understand.

We were walkin’ in high cotton,
Old times there are not forgotten,
Those fertile fields are never far away,
We were walkin’ in high cotton,
Old time there are not forgotten,
Leavin’ home was the hardest thing we ever faced.

When Sunday mornings rolled around,
We dressed up hand-me-downs,
Just in time to gather with the church,
Some times I think how long It’s been,
And how it impressed me then,
It was the only day my daddy wouldn’t work.

We were walkin’ in high cotton,
Old times there are not forgotten,
Those fertile fields are never far away,
We were walkin’ in high cotton,
Old time there are not forgotten,
Leavin’ home was the hardest thing we ever faced.

We were walkin’ in high cotton,
Old times there are not forgotten,
Those fertile fields are never far away,
We were walkin’ in high cotton,
Old time there are not forgotten,
Leavin’ home was the hardest thing we ever faced.

We were walkin’ in high cotton,
Old times there are not forgotten,
Those fertile fields are never far away,
We were walkin’ in high cotton,
Old time there are not forgotten,
Leavin’ home was the hardest thing we ever faced.

Walkin’ in High Cotton

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Roger Murrah / Scott Anders

High Cotton lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group

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Tags: Alabama, Randy Owen, Alabama Band, Teddy Gentry, Jeff Cook, Gaither Music, Gaither

“Always On My Mind” – Elvis Presley with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Amazing Rendition

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On February 14, 2025

In Classic Country, Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, has left an indelible mark on music history. One of his most poignant songs, “Always On My Mind,” showcases his emotional depth and vocal prowess. Recently, this classic was reimagined in an extraordinary collaboration with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

This rendition breathes new life into the beloved ballad. The lush orchestral arrangement elevates the song’s heartfelt lyrics. Strings swell and brass sections add richness, creating a soundscape that enhances Elvis’s iconic voice. Each note feels alive, pulling listeners into a world of nostalgia and longing.

About Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley, born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi, is a cultural icon and one of the most significant figures in music history. Often referred to as the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Elvis revolutionized the music scene with his unique blend of rockabilly, blues, and gospel. His family moved to Memphis, Tennessee, when he was a teenager. It was here that he began to hone his musical talents. In 1954, he recorded his first single for Sun Records, “That’s All Right.” This marked the beginning of a meteoric rise to fame.

Elvis’s charisma and distinctive voice captivated audiences worldwide. Hits like “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Hound Dog” topped charts and defined an era. His energetic performances and signature dance moves broke boundaries and challenged social norms. Beyond music, Elvis ventured into acting. He starred in over 30 films, including classics like “Jailhouse Rock” and “Blue Hawaii.” His on-screen presence further solidified his status as a pop culture phenomenon.

Always on My Mind

Song by Elvis Presley ‧ 1972

Maybe I didn’t treat you
Quite as good as I should have
Maybe I didn’t love you
Quite as often as I could have
Little things I should have said and done
I just never took the time

You were always on my mind (you were always on my mind)
You were always on my mind

Maybe I didn’t hold you
All those lonely, lonely times
And I guess I never told you
I’m so happy that you’re mine
If I made you feel second best
Girl, I’m so sorry I was blind

You were always on my mind (you were always on my mind)
You were always on my mind

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn’t died
Give me, give me one more chance
To keep you satisfied, satisfied

Little things I should have said and done
I just never took the time

You were always on my mind (you were always on my mind)
You were always on my mind

You were always on my mind

Maybe I didn’t treat you
Quite as good as I should have
Maybe I didn’t love you
Quite as often as I could have

Maybe I didn’t hold you
All those lonely, lonely times
And I guess I never told you
I’m so happy that you’re mine

Maybe I didn’t treat you
Quite as good as I should have

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: John Jr. Christopher / Mark James / Wayne Carson Thompson

Always on My Mind lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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Live Performance: ‘Help Me Make It Through the Night’ – Kris Kristofferson and Lady Antebellum

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On October 31, 2024

In Classic Country, Country Music, Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson wrote “Help Me Make It Through The Night” in 1970 and was released on his album Kristofferson. Kristofferson said that he got the inspiration for the song from an Esquire Magazine interview with Frank Sinatra. When asked what he believed in, Frank replied, “Booze, broads, or a bible…whatever helps me make it through the night.”

“Kristoffer “Kris” Kristofferson (born June 22, 1936) is an American country music singer, songwriter, musician, and film actor. Born in Brownsville, Texas, he attended Pomona College, where he achieved a degree in literature and specialised in the poetry of Blake. Whilst at college, he published a series of short stories in Atlantic Monthly, and went on to win a Rhodes scholarship to Oxford.
It was in 1958, during his stay in England, that Kristofferson first performed his own music, under the pseudonym ‘Kris Carson’. After graduating from Oxford, Kristofferson served in the US army for five years and, upon being discharged, turned down a teaching post in order to pursue his music career in Nashville. (source: allmusic.com)

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Help Me Make It Through The Night

Kris Kristofferson, Lorrie Morgan

Take the ribbon from your hair, shake it loose and let it fall
Layin’ soft upon my skin, like the shadows on the wall
Come and lay down by my side ’til the early morning light
All I’m takin’ is your time, help me make it through the night

I don’t care who’s right or wrong, I don’t try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow, Lord tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone and tomorrow’s out of sight
And it’s sad to be alone, help me make it through the night

Lord, it’s sad to be alone, help me make it through the night

Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Kris Kristofferson

Help Me Make It Through The Night lyrics © Combine Music Corp., Combine Music Corp

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“When Times Were Good” – Merle Haggard (Live Performance)

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On August 8, 2024

In Classic Country, Country Music, Merle Haggard

Another beautiful song and a live performance by Merle Haggard with his classic song “When Times Were Good.” This song has a beautiful melody and really captures the style of music of Merle Haggard. It sure soothes your ear and you will enjoy every seconds of it! Enjoy and please share this page.

About Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard, in full Merle Ronald Haggard, (born April 6, 1937, Oildale, California, U.S.—died April 6, 2016, near Redding, California), American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, one of the most popular country music performers of the late 20th century, with nearly 40 number one country hits between the late 1960s and the mid-1980s. Haggard won numerous awards from the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, and in 1984 he captured a Grammy Award for best country vocal performance for “That’s the Way Love Goes.” He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame (1994) and the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2007). In 2010 Haggard was named a Kennedy Center honoree. (Source: Britannica.com)

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When Times Were Good Lyrics

Song by Merle Haggard

There’s a Place, I can go, in my memories,
Back to a life I chose to leave behind
And sometime I still need to remember
When Times were good, and you were mine

I’m still livin’ with my reasons for leaving
They must have seemed more important at the time,
Now I only dream about the two of us,
When times were good, and you were mine.

I still have everything that came between us
My old guitar and a weakness for the wine
So tonight I thought I’d write one for the memories
When times were good, and you were mine.

There’s a Golden Eagle rollin out of Memphis
And a country singer still caught between the lines
And I know that this old road I’m on will never lead me
Where times were good, and you were mine

I still have everything that came between us
Like My old guitar and this weakness for the wine,
So Tonight I Thought I’d write one for the memories
Where times were good, and you were mine.

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: David Lynn Jones

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Tags: Merle Haggard, Merle Haggard Music , country music, top country music, classic country music

“Don’t Worry”- A Classic Duet of Merle Haggard and Marty Robbins

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On August 8, 2024

In Classic Country, Country Music, Marty Robbins, Merle Haggard

Watch this classic performance duet of Merle Haggard and Marty Robbins of the number 1 song “Don’t Worry.” This song was written and recorded by Marty Robbins in 1961. The song was Robbins’ seventh number one on the country chart and stayed at number one for ten weeks. The single crossed over to the pop chart and was one of Marty Robbins’ most successful crossover songs, peaking at number three on the Hot 100. Enjoy!

About Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard, in full Merle Ronald Haggard, (born April 6, 1937, Oildale, California, U.S.—died April 6, 2016, near Redding, California), American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, one of the most popular country music performers of the late 20th century, with nearly 40 number one country hits between the late 1960s and the mid-1980s.

Haggard won numerous awards from the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, and in 1984 he captured a Grammy Award for best country vocal performance for “That’s the Way Love Goes.” He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame (1994) and the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2007). In 2010 Haggard was named a Kennedy Center honoree. (Source: Britanicca)

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Merle Haggard and Marty Robbins – Don’t Worry (Credits: Shakeyleg Elvismerle Youtube Channel)

Don’t Worry Lyrics

Song by Marty Robbins

Don’t worry ’bout me, it’s all over now
Though I may be blue, I’ll manage somehow
Love can’t be explained, can’t be controlled
One day it’s warm, next day it’s cold

Don’t pity me ’cause I’m feelin’ blue
Don’t be ashamed, it might have been you
Oh-oh-oh, oh, love
Kiss me one time, then go, love
I understand, don’t worry ’bout me

Sweet, sweet, sweet love, I want you to be
As happy as I when you loved me
I’ll never forget you, your sweet memory
It’s all over now, don’t worry ’bout me

When one heart tells one heart, one heart good-bye
One heart is free, one heart will cry
Oh-oh-oh, oh, sweet, sweet baby, sweet baby, sweet
It’s all right, don’t worry ’bout me

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Marty Robbins

Don’t Worry lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc

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“Let It Be Christmas” – A Beautiful Classic Alan Jackson Christmas song

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On August 8, 2024

In Alan Jackson, Classic Country

Enjoying the Christmas season so far? This classic Christmas song of Alan Jackson will definitely a wonderful tune to light up your Christmas celebration! “Let it be Christmas” is definitely a favorite Alan Jackson Christmas song for country music lovers out there. Have a blessed Christmas!!!

About Alan Jackson

Alan Jackson was born in the small town of Newnan, Georgia, on October 17, 1958. Alan Grew up singing gospel music, both in church and at home with his family. As a teenager he performed locally as part of a country duo. He left school to work and married his high-school sweetheart, Denise, who worked as an airline stewardess. In 1989, Jackson became the first artist signed to Arista’s new country division. Jackson’s debut album, Here in the Real World, was issued in 1990 and became a platinum-selling hit on the strength of four Top Five hits: the title cut, “Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow,” “Wanted,” and the first of many chart-toppers, “I’d Love You All Over Again.” He shot to full-fledged superstardom with the follow-up, 1991’s Don’t Rock the Jukebox, whose title track was an inescapable number one smash that year.

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Let It Be Christmas Lyrics

Alan Jackson

Let it be Christmas everywhere
In the hearts of all people both near and afar
Christmas everywhere
Feel the love of the season wherever you are
On the small country roads lined with green mistletoe
Big city streets where a thousand lights glow

Let it be Christmas everywhere
Let heavenly music fill the air
Let every heart sing let every bell ring
The story of hope and joy and peace
And let it be Christmas everywhere
Let heavenly music fill the air
Let anger and fear and hate disappear
Let there be love that lasts through the year
And let it be Christmas
Christmas everywhere

Let it be Christmas everywhere
With the gold and the silver, the green and the red
Christmas everywhere
In the smiles of all children asleep in their beds
In the eyes of young babies their first fallen snow
Elderlys’ memories that never grow old

Let it be Christmas everywhere
Let heavenly music fill the air
Let every heart sing let every bell ring
The story of hope and joy and peace
And let it be Christmas everywhere
Let heavenly music fill the air
Let anger and fear and hate disappear
Let there be love that lasts through the year
And let it be Christmas
Christmas everywhere

Let it be Christmas everywhere
In the songs that we sing and the gifts that we bring
Christmas everywhere
In what this day means and what we believe
From the sandy white beaches where blue water rolls
Snow covered mountains and valleys below

Let it be Christmas everywhere
Let heavenly music fill the air
Let every heart sing let every bell ring
The story of hope and joy and peace
And let it be Christmas everywhere
Let heavenly music fill the air
Let anger and fear and hate disappear
Let there be love that lasts through the year
And let it be Christmas
Christmas everywhere
Christmas everywhere
Christmas everywhere

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Jackson Alan Eugene

Alan Jackson Let it be Christmas

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Rare Merle Haggard Live Performance of His Hit Song “Branded Man”

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On August 8, 2024

In Classic Country, Country Music, Headline, Merle Haggard

Enjoy this number 1 hit song of Merle Haggard entitled “Branded Man.” It is a song is about an ex-convict’s fear of not being accepted by the outside world after being paroled. “Branded Man” was written by Merle Haggard himself and was released in July 1967. It became Merle’s second number one on the country charts. The single stayed at number one for a single week and spent 15 weeks on the chart.

Merle Haggard, in full Merle Ronald Haggard, (born April 6, 1937, Oildale, California, U.S.—died April 6, 2016, near Redding, California), American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, one of the most popular country music performers of the late 20th century, with nearly 40 number one country hits between the late 1960s and the mid-1980s.

Haggard won numerous awards from the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, and in 1984 he captured a Grammy Award for best country vocal performance for “That’s the Way Love Goes.” He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame (1994) and the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2007). In 2010 Haggard was named a Kennedy Center honoree. (Source: Britannica.com)

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Branded Man Lyrics

Merle Haggard

I’d like to hold my head up and be proud of who I am,
But they won’t let my secret go untold.
I paid the debt I owed them, but they’re still not satisfied,
Now I’m a branded man out in the cold,

When they let me out of prison, I held my head up high,
Determined I would rise above the shame.
But no matter where I travel, the black mark follows me,
I’m branded with a number on my name.
If I live to be a hundred, guess I’ll never clear my name,
‘Cause everybody knows I’ve been in jail.

No matter where I’m living,
I’ve got to tell them where I’ve been,
Or they’ll send me back to prison if I fail.

Now I’m a branded man out in the cold.

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Merle Haggard Branded Man lyrics © Sony/atv Tree Publishing

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Tags: Merle Haggard Music, Merle Haggard, The Strangers, If I Could Only Fly, Country music, country song

Merle Haggard – Under the Bridge & Sometimes I Dream (Live Performance)

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On August 8, 2024

In Classic Country, Merle Haggard

Enjoy these two classic songs of Merle Haggard taken from “Blue Jungle” that Merle has re-recorded for his new CD “Workin’ in Tennessee”. He performed these songs “Under the Bridge”and “Sometimes I Dream” at Austin City Limits – 1991. I hope you like it. And if you do, kindly share this post.

About Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard, in full Merle Ronald Haggard, (born April 6, 1937, Oildale, California, U.S.—died April 6, 2016, near Redding, California), American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, one of the most popular country music performers of the late 20th century, with nearly 40 number one country hits between the late 1960s and the mid-1980s. Haggard won numerous awards from the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, and in 1984 he captured a Grammy Award for best country vocal performance for “That’s the Way Love Goes.” He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame (1994) and the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2007). In 2010 Haggard was named a Kennedy Center honoree. (Source: Britannica.com)

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Under the Bridge Lyrics

Merle Haggard

I lost my job in Saginaw working on the railroad
After twenty years they just put me on the side
Now I’m hungry in the street with no place to hang my hat
And nothin’ but an empty dream to ride

But under the bridge, I can make believe I’m living in a castle
Under the bridge, my baby and me
And I can pretend that I’m a king and this is my kingdom
Under the bridge making believe

Hey, the doors are always open to any old weary traveler
And you’ll find some great grub feedin’ here below
Any old bridge can be a palace, call it what you want to
It’s a place to be when you got no place to go

Under the bridge, I can make believe I’m living in a castle
Under the bridge, my baby and me
And I can pretend I’m a king, this is my kingdom
Under the bridge making believe
Hey, under the bridge making believe

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Haggard / Lane

Under the Bridge lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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