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Conway Twitty – “Rest Your Love On Me” (Live Performance)

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On September 16, 2024

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Enjoy this awesome song by Conway Twitty entitled “Rest Your Love on Me.” He recorded this song in 1980 for his album of the same title. It became his 25th number one on the country chart as a solo artist. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of ten weeks within the top 40

About Conway Twitty

Conway Twitty was born Harold Lloyd Jenkins. He was an American country music singer. He was fairly famous for his works in the rock, rock and roll, pop, and R&B genres as well. Conway is well-loved for his evergreen duets with the legendary country music singer Loretta Lynn. He won a total of five Academy of Country Music awards and four Country Music Association awards. Conway produced some of the most iconic country music songs with Loretta Lynn with twelve of their duets making it to the Billboard’s hot country singles chart. His popular tracks include: ‘After the Fire is Gone’, ‘As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone’, ‘Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man’, ‘Feelins’, ‘Hello Darlin’, ‘It’s Only Make Believe’, ‘Crazy in Love’, and ‘Desperado Love’. He is considered among the greatest country singers of all time with approximately 50 singles on the country and rock charts.

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Conway Twitty Country Classic: “Somebody’s Needin’ Somebody” (1984)

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On September 16, 2024

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WATCH another awesome song by Conway Twitty entitled “Somebody’s Needin’ Somebody.” This song was written by Len Chera, and recorded by American country music artist Conway Twitty. It was released in March 1984 as the first single from the album By Heart. The song was Twitty’s 31st number one country single. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of 14 weeks on the country chart. What an achievement!!!

About Conway Twitty

Conway Twitty was born Harold Lloyd Jenkins. He was an American country music singer. He was fairly famous for his works in the rock, rock and roll, pop, and R&B genres as well. Conway is well-loved for his evergreen duets with the legendary country music singer Loretta Lynn. He won a total of five Academy of Country Music awards and four Country Music Association awards. Conway produced some of the most iconic country music songs with Loretta Lynn with twelve of their duets making it to the Billboard’s hot country singles chart. His popular tracks include: ‘After the Fire is Gone’, ‘As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone’, ‘Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man’, ‘Feelins’, ‘Hello Darlin’, ‘It’s Only Make Believe’, ‘Crazy in Love’, and ‘Desperado Love’. He is considered among the greatest country singers of all time with approximately 50 singles on the country and rock charts.

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Somebody’s Needin’ Somebody Lyrics

Song by Conway Twitty

Someone somewhere’s fallin’ asleep
In a chair in front of the TV
‘Cross town somebody’s up
And walkin’ the floor at a quarter to three

In some little corner of the world
A forgotten soul, is waitin’ by the phone
And right down the hall someone’s in there feelin’
Like cryin’, ’cause they’re livin’ all alone

Somebody’s needin’ somebody, the way I do
Somebody’s wantin’ somebody, they can hold on to
To be loved by somebody, that’s the way it should be
Oh, there’s got to be somebody, somewhere waitin’ for me

Late at night, it’s lonely and I wonder how I’ll ever get through
There’s got to be somebody, somewhere who’s feelin’ it too
Hurtin’ inside, goin’ through the motions, it’s so hard to live
So many feelin’ so lonely, when they got so much to give

Somebody’s needin’ somebody, the way I do
Somebody’s wantin’ somebody, they can hold on to
To be loved by somebody, that’s the way it should be
Oh, there’s got to be somebody, somewhere waitin’ for me

To be loved by somebody, that’s the way it should be
Oh, there’s got to be somebody, out there waitin’ for me

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Len Chera

Somebody’s Needin’ Somebody lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc

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“I May Never Get To Heaven” – Awesome Conway Twitty Hit Song

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On September 16, 2024

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Enjoy this classic song “I May Never Get to Heaven’” by country music superstar Conway Twitty! This song was written by Bill Anderson and Buddy Killen. Conway Twitty recorded this song in 1979 as the second single from his album Cross Winds and became his 22nd number one hit on the country chart. The song stayed at number one for a single week and spent a total of 15 weeks on the country chart.

About Conway Twitty

Conway Twitty was born Harold Lloyd Jenkins. He was an American country music singer. He was fairly famous for his works in the rock, rock and roll, pop, and R&B genres as well. Conway is well-loved for his evergreen duets with the legendary country music singer Loretta Lynn. He won a total of five Academy of Country Music awards and four Country Music Association awards. Conway produced some of the most iconic country music songs with Loretta Lynn with twelve of their duets making it to the Billboard’s hot country singles chart. His popular tracks include: ‘After the Fire is Gone’, ‘As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone’, ‘Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man’, ‘Feelins’, ‘Hello Darlin’, ‘It’s Only Make Believe’, ‘Crazy in Love’, and ‘Desperado Love’. He is considered among the greatest country singers of all time with approximately 50 singles on the country and rock charts.

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I May Never Get to Heaven Lyrics

Song by Conway Twitty

I walked with you and talked with you
And held your loving hand
We loved awhile and I lived awhile
And I thought that fate had it planned

Then someone stole my angel
And I lost what I loved most
I may never get to Heaven
But I once came mighty close

I may never play a golden harp
Or spread celestial wings
Or walk a golden staircase
While the distant chorus sings

But once I held your sweet love
And felt your tender touch
I may never get to Heaven
But I didn’t miss it much

I may never get to Heaven
But I once came mighty close

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Bill Anderson / Buddy Killen

I May Never Get to Heaven lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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“I’d Love to Lay You Down” – Awesome Conway Twitty Hit Song (1982)

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On September 5, 2024

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Here is another awesome song by Conway Twitty, “I’d Love to Lay You Down.” This song was written by Johnny MacRae. It was released in January 1980 as the first single from the album Heart & Soul. The song was Twitty’s 24th number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week. Hope you like it!!! Please share.

About Conway Twitty

Conway Twitty was born Harold Lloyd Jenkins. He was an American country music singer. He was fairly famous for his works in the rock, rock and roll, pop, and R&B genres as well. Conway is well-loved for his evergreen duets with the legendary country music singer Loretta Lynn. He won a total of five Academy of Country Music awards and four Country Music Association awards. Conway produced some of the most iconic country music songs with Loretta Lynn with twelve of their duets making it to the Billboard’s hot country singles chart. His popular tracks include: ‘After the Fire is Gone’, ‘As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone’, ‘Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man’, ‘Feelins’, ‘Hello Darlin’, ‘It’s Only Make Believe’, ‘Crazy in Love’, and ‘Desperado Love’. He is considered among the greatest country singers of all time with approximately 50 singles on the country and rock charts.

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I’d Love to Lay You Down Lyrics

Song by Conway Twitty

There’s a lot of ways of sayin’ what I want to say to you
There’s songs and poems and promises and dreams that might come true
But I won’t talk of starry skies or moonlight on the ground
I’ll come right out and tell you I’d just love to lay you down

Lay ya down and softly whisper pretty love words in your ear
Lay ya down and tell you all the things a woman loves to hear
I’ll let you know how much it means just havin’ you around
Oh darlin’, how I’d love to lay you down

There’s so many ways your sweet love made this house into a home
You’ve got a way of doin’ little things that turn me on
Like standin’ in the kitchen in your faded cotton gown
With your hair all up in curlers, I’d still love to lay ya down

Lay ya down and softly whisper pretty love words in your ear
Lay ya down and tell you all the things a woman loves to hear
I’ll let you know how much it means just havin’ you around
Oh darlin’, how I’d love to lay you down

When a whole lot of Decembers are showin’ in your face
Your auburn hair has faded and silver takes its place
You’ll be just as lovely, and I’ll still be around
And if I can, I know that I’d still love to lay you down

Lay ya down and softly whisper pretty love words in your ear
Lay ya down and tell you all the things a woman loves to hear
I’ll let you know how much it means just havin’ you around
Oh darlin’, how I’d love to lay you down

Lay ya down and softly whisper pretty love words in your ear
Lay ya down and tell you all the things my woman loves to hear
I’ll let you know how much it means just havin’ you around
Oh darlin’, how I’d love to lay you down

Lay ya down and softly whisper pretty love words in your ear
Lay ya down and tell you all the things my woman loves to hear
I’ll let you know how much it means just havin’ you around
Oh darlin’, how I’d love to lay you down

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Johnny Mac Rae

I’d Love to Lay You Down lyrics © Music City Music Inc.

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Conway Twitty Classic Hit Song: “Don’t Take it Away”

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On September 5, 2024

In Conway Twitty, Country Music

WATCH this awesome live performanc of Conway Twitty of his hit song “Don’t Take It Away.” This song written by Troy Seals and Max D. Barnes.
It was covered by Conway in March 1979 as the first single from his album Cross Winds. Twitty’s version was his 21st number one country hit. The single stayed at number one for a single week and spent a total of nine weeks on the country chart! Enjoy!!!

About Conway Twitty

Conway Twitty was born Harold Lloyd Jenkins. He was an American country music singer. He was fairly famous for his works in the rock, rock and roll, pop, and R&B genres as well. Conway is well-loved for his evergreen duets with the legendary country music singer Loretta Lynn. He won a total of five Academy of Country Music awards and four Country Music Association awards. Conway produced some of the most iconic country music songs with Loretta Lynn with twelve of their duets making it to the Billboard’s hot country singles chart. His popular tracks include: ‘After the Fire is Gone’, ‘As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone’, ‘Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man’, ‘Feelins’, ‘Hello Darlin’, ‘It’s Only Make Believe’, ‘Crazy in Love’, and ‘Desperado Love’. He is considered among the greatest country singers of all time with approximately 50 singles on the country and rock charts.

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Don’t Take It Away Lyrics

Song by Conway Twitty

I been lookin’ for you all night long, darlin’
You’ve got to talk to me
I wanna tell you how wrong I’ve been
And I won’t do it again

You know that woman didn’t mean a thing to me
I hope, I don’t embarrass you too much
Here in front of all your friends
I’m gonna get down on my knees

Please, let me make it
Please, I can’t give you up
‘Cause you made love
So good for me so long

Don’t take it away
‘Cause love don’t come easy
Darlin’, I’m sorry
I stepped over the line

Don’t take it away
Don’t make me go crazy
‘Cause I would follow you
To the ends of my mind

From now on
I’m gonna be the kind of man
That you can lean on

And when the waters of life
Get a little too rough or a little too deep
I’m gonna be your steppin’ stone

And oh, I remember all those nights
That you used to take right a hold of me
And you’d hold on

Please, let me make it
Please, I can’t give you up
‘Cause you’ve made love
So good for me so long

Don’t take it away
‘Cause love don’t come easy
Darlin’, I’m sorry
I stepped over the line

Don’t take it away
Don’t make me go crazy
‘Cause I would follow you
To the ends of my mind

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Max Duane Barnes / Troy Harold Seals

Don’t Take It Away lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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Conway Twitty On Stage: “You’ve Never Been This Far Before” – One of His Number 1 Hits!

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On August 11, 2024

In Classic Country, Conway Twitty

Watch Conway Twitty On Stage with his Number 1 Song “You’ve Never Been This Far Before.” This song was his 10th number one on the country chart as a solo artist. The single stayed at number one for three weeks and spent a total of 16 weeks on the chart. “You’ve Never Been This Far Before” was Twitty’s only song from the country chart to cross over onto the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, where the single peaked at number 22. Enjoy and please share!

About Conway Twitty

Conway Twitty was born Harold Lloyd Jenkins. He was an American country music singer. He was fairly famous for his works in the rock, rock and roll, pop, and R&B genres as well. Conway is well-loved for his evergreen duets with the legendary country music singer Loretta Lynn. He won a total of five Academy of Country Music awards and four Country Music Association awards. Conway produced some of the most iconic country music songs with Loretta Lynn with twelve of their duets making it to the Billboard’s hot country singles chart. His popular tracks include: ‘After the Fire is Gone’, ‘As Soon as I Hang Up the Phone’, ‘Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man’, ‘Feelins’, ‘Hello Darlin’, ‘It’s Only Make Believe’, ‘Crazy in Love’, and ‘Desperado Love’. He is considered among the greatest country singers of all time with approximately 50 singles on the country and rock charts.

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You’ve Never Been This Far Before

Conway Twitty

I can almost hear the stillness
As it yields to the sound of your heart beating
I can almost hear the echo
Of the thoughts that I know you must be thinking

And I can feel your body tremble
As you wonder what this moment holds in store
And as I put my arms around you
I can tell you’ve never been this far before

I don’t know what I’m saying
As my trembling fingers touch forbidden places
I only know that I’ve waited
For so long for the chance that we are taking

Well I don’t know and I don’t care
What made you tell him you don’t love him anymore
And as I taste your tender kisses
I can tell you’ve never been this far before

And as I take the love you’re giving
I can feel the tension building in your mind
And you’re wondering if tomorrow
I’ll still love you like I’m loving you tonight

You have no way of knowing
Tonight will only make me love you more
And I hope that you’ll believe me
‘Cause I know you’ve never been this far before

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Conway Twitty

You’ve Never Been This Far Before lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn No. 1 Song “After the Fire Has Gone”

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On August 11, 2024

In Conway Twitty, Country Music, Loretta Lynn

Enjoy this beautiful country duet of iconic country music superstars Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn entitled “After the Fire Has Gone.” This song was written by L. E. White released in January 1971 as the only single from the LP We Only Make Believe. “After the Fire Has Gone” hit number one on the U.S. country chart for Lynn and Twitty as a duo. It spent two weeks at number one and a total of 14 weeks on the chart.

About Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn

Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn are one of the top country music duo in country music history. They had recorded 10 studio albums, seven compilation albums, 13 singles, and two charted B-sides. While signed to Decca and MCA as solo artists, Twitty and Lynn charted 12 duet singles in the top ten of the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, including five number one hits.

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After The Fire Has Gone Lyrics

Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty

Love is where you find it
When you find no love at home
And there’s nothin’ cold as ashes
After the fire is goneThe bottle is almost empty
The clock just now struck ten
Darlin’ I had to call you
To our favorite place again

We know it’s wrong for us to meet
But the fire’s gone out at home
And there’s nothin’ cold as ashes
After the fire is gone

Love is where you find it
When you find no love at home
And there’s nothin’ cold as ashes
After the fire is gone

Your lips are warm and tender
Your arms hold me just right
Sweet words of love you remember
That the one at home forgot

Each time we say is the last time
But we keep hangin’ on
And there’s nothin’ cold as ashes
After the fire is gone

Love is where you find it
When you find no love at home
And there’s nothin’ cold as ashes
After the fire is gone

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: L White / L E White

After The Fire Is Gone lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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Merle Haggard Classic Song: “Working Man Blues”

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On August 8, 2024

In Country Music, Merle Haggard

Watch this classic song “Workin’ Man Blues” by Merle Haggard. It was released in May 1969 as the second single from the album A Portrait of Merle Haggard. The song was released during his early peak and became one of several signature songs during his career. It was Merle’s tribute to a core group of his fans: The American blue-collared working man. 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: Britanicca)

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Working Man Blues Lyrics

Song by Merle Haggard

It’s a big job gettin’ by with nine kids and a wife
Even I’ve been workin’ man, dang near all my life but I’ll keep workin’
As long as my two hands are fit to use
I’ll drink my beer in a tavern
And sing a little bit of these working man blues

But I keep my nose on the grindstone, I work hard every day
Get tired on the weekend, after I draw my pay
But I’ll go back workin’, come Monday morning I’m right back with the crew
I’ll drink a little beer that evening
Sing a little bit of these working man blues

Sometimes I think about leaving, do a little bummin’ around
Throw my bills out the window, catch me a train to another town
But I go back working, I gotta buy my kids a brand new pair of shoes
I’ll drink a little beer that evening
Cry a little bit of these working man blues, here comes workin’ man

Well, hey, hey, the working man, the working man like me
Never been on welfare, and that’s one place I will not be
Keep me working, you have long two hands are fit to use
My little beer in a tavern
Sing a little bit of these working man blues, this song for the workin’ man

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Merle Haggard

Working Man Blues lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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“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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“Mama Tried” – Merle Haggard Beautiful Tribute Song To His Mom

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On August 8, 2024

In Country Music, Merle Haggard

This a wonderful moment happened in California when Merle Haggard sings the classic “Mama tried” to his Mom. “Mama Tried” is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard and The Strangers. It was released in July 1968 as the first single and title track from the album Mama Tried. The song became one of the cornerstone songs of his career. It won the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999, and was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry due to its “cultural, historic, or artistic significance” on March 23, 2016, just 14 days before Haggard’s death.

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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Mama Tried Lyrics

Song by Merle Haggard

The first thing I remember knowing
Was a lonesome whistle blowing
And a young gun’s dream of growing up to ride
On a freight train leaving town
Not knowing where I’m bound
No one could change my mind, but mama tried

One and only rebel child
From the family, meek and mild
My mama seemed to know what lay in store
Despite all my Sunday learning
Towards the bad I kept on turning
‘Til mama couldn’t hold me anymore

And I turned 21 in prison, doing life without parole
No one could steer me right but mama tried, mama tried
Mama tried to raise me better but her pleading, I denied
That leaves only me to blame ’cause mama tried

Dear old daddy, rest his soul
Left my mom a heavy load
She tried so very hard to fill his shoes
Working hours without rest
Wanted me to have the best
She tried to raise me right but I refused

I turned 21 in prison, doing life without parole
No one could steer me right but mama tried, mama tried
Mama tried to raise me better but her pleading, I denied
Leaves only me to blame ’cause mama tried

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Merle Haggard

Mama Tried lyrics © Sony/atv Tree Publishing, Kobalt Music Services Ltd Kms, Amanda Ghost Ltd

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