We need to have music that contributes to the well-being of the spirit. Music that cradles people's lives and makes things a little easier. That's what I try to do, and what I want to do. You don't want to close the door on hope.
Hey, hey, the working man, the working man like me. I ain't never been on welfare, that's one place I won't be. - Merle Haggard
Hey, hey, the working man, the working man like me. I ain't never been on welfare, that's one place I won't be.
- Merle Haggard
Momma tried to raise me better, but her pleading I denied, and that leaves only me to blame, cause Momma tried. - Merle Haggard
Momma tried to raise me better, but her pleading I denied, and that leaves only me to blame, cause Momma tried.
There's two or three kids out there trying to make good music, and the rest of them sound like it's been strained through some kind of white toast or… - Merle Haggard
There's two or three kids out there trying to make good music, and the rest of them sound like it's been strained through some kind of white toast or…
I'll tell you what the public likes more than anything, it's the most rare commodity in the world - honesty. - Merle Haggard
I'll tell you what the public likes more than anything, it's the most rare commodity in the world - honesty.
To be part of what you're singing about is somewhat painful. You've got to climb inside it all. - Merle Haggard
To be part of what you're singing about is somewhat painful. You've got to climb inside it all.
Willie Nelson's the one who told me the reason it costs so much to get divorced is because it's worth it. - Merle Haggard
Willie Nelson's the one who told me the reason it costs so much to get divorced is because it's worth it.
The only thing that I miss lately in all music is somebody that will put out a melody that you can whistle. It doesn't seem like there's anything hap… - Merle Haggard
The only thing that I miss lately in all music is somebody that will put out a melody that you can whistle. It doesn't seem like there's anything hap…
Lay in the weeds and wait, and when you get your chance to say something, say something good. - Merle Haggard
Lay in the weeds and wait, and when you get your chance to say something, say something good.
Keep your opinions to yourself. I think it's important that I stay neutral on politics and remain hard to understand. I don't want to be pigeonholed … - Merle Haggard
Keep your opinions to yourself. I think it's important that I stay neutral on politics and remain hard to understand. I don't want to be pigeonholed …
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