Legendary country singer Merle Haggard recorded this classic gospel song Why Me that was originally written by Kris Kristoferson. “Why Me” was Kristofferson’s lone major country hit as a solo recording artist, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in July 1973. It’s a beautiful gospel song and really connects to our souls. Be blessed!
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)
Top Songs of Merle Haggard
- Lovely Merle Haggard & Bonnie Owens Medley: Faded Love / A Maiden’s Prayer
- Merle Haggard & Bonnie Owens – “Just Between the Two of Us”
- Merle Haggard – “The Farmer’s Daughter” [Live from Austin, Texas, USA]
- Beautiful Merle Haggard Song: “What Am I Gonna Do With The Rest Of My Life” Live from Austin, TEXAS
- Merle Haggard “If We Make it Through December” (Live Performance)
- Merle Haggard Classic: “Listening To The Wind” (Live Performance)
- Merle Haggard – “One Day At A Time” (Country Gospel Song)
Buy Albums of Merle Haggard at Amazon!
- Hag: The Best Of Merle Haggard [CD] by Merle Haggard
- Down Every Road 1962 – 1994 by Merle Haggard | Nov 11, 2016
- Sing Me Back Home: The Music Of Merle Haggard 2020 | CC
- Hag: The Studio Recordings 1969-1976 by Merle Haggard | Sep 17, 2007
- 16 Biggest Hits by Merle Haggard | Jan 18, 2011
- Merle Haggard: Salute to a Country Legend 2020 | TV-PG | CC
- Merle Haggard – 20 Greatest Hits by Merle Haggard | Feb 26, 2002
- CLICK HERE for more Merle Haggard Albums
Why Me Lyrics
Why me, Lord? What have I ever done
To deserve even one of the pleasures I’ve known?
Tell me, Lord, what did I ever do to be worthy
Of You and the kindness you’ve shown?
Lord help me, Jesus, I’ve wasted it
So help me, Jesus, I know what I am
Now that I know that I’ve needed you
So help me, Jesus, my soul’s in your hand
Try me, Lord, if you think there’s a way
I can try to repay all I’ve taken from you
Maybe, Lord, I can show someone else
What I’ve been through myself on my way back to you
Lord help me, Jesus, I’ve wasted it
So help me, Jesus, I know what I am
Now that I know that I’ve needed you
So help me, Jesus, my soul’s in your hand
[Outro]
Jesus, my soul’s in your hand
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