I searched for this song, befote i had computer access, some guy at a flea mkt ordered it for me, a couple wks he called and said he would bring it to me, an hour or so away, i said no i would pick it up, on the way home i played it , first time i act heard merle sing it, i looked over at my wife and she was crying, ive sang it for many yrs now, sometimes its hard to get through, its a powerful message
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
Merle knows about hard times and his lyrics and his voice show it. This tune tells a story that made me cry. He was the hero of his own life. You can't do better than that.
My Dad requested we play this song at his funeral. He originally wanted me to sing it for his service but there was no way I could. One of my favorite Hag songs ever.
Merle's writings, voice, his humor & heart made him a King among Kings of Country Music. He took a piece of our hearts when he left. I still miss him every day. RIP Merle, you did us good.
This was at my church & it's a big surprise to see this on youtube. Mr Haggard was a close friend of my Pastor & brought his band twice to play at our Sunday Service. What a gifted man, & he is a true American icon... God's speed Merle.
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
My Pop wants this song played when we put him in the ground. He loved Merle more than any other singer. We played Merle for him while he passed. Love you Pop!!!
May you rest Easy Merle just as you sang and played your quitar. I younger in 1973 that was the first time i heard a Merle Haggard song i really liked his singing and still DO thank God
40 years the king of country has been my hero!!! N still n always be. Merle haggard oh thanks for your most soothing voice l have always not been able to get enough of his music 🎵🎶 will always 💕 the best merle haggard !!!!!!!!!!
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
This song is probably one of Merle’s song with the most feeling. As others have said, this song made me cry as it’s the saddest I have ever heard. Merle is such of an incredible performer.
This is definitely me and my janies song we sent 35yrs together. And all those years I have spent together I've got it done right. But my wife loves me still after all those years together she's never once gave up on me
Another great song done by a great singer song writer and musician I wonder if he ever knew how much he was loved and appreciated may his memories live on for all time
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
to the family of mettle haggard my name is penny and I know the pain of losing my father it gets easier but it never goes away have been a fan of your dad's for years I just never got to go to a concert of his he cared very much for the people that he loved and friends he shared with he was like my dad lover to all his kids and his wife
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
I have loved Merle for many many years!! I saw him in concert when I was in my 20s and I still love him in my 60s. County music is not the same without the beautiful twang of the steel guitar. All of the greats knew that!! Including Merle.
I have always loved this song. I hope Ben and Noel pick this song up on their tour this year. I swear it sounds like a Folgers Coffee commercial from the 1980s!
@@brittsbye6101 Written by Max D. Barnes...very well written I might add,,,,and it was made for Haggard.... there are many songs I wish Haggard would have recorded....I don't think he could have done a bad job on anything,,,,he was so damn gifted!
This is one of my all time favourite Merle songs and makes me cry everytime I hear it because I think of how hard my dad worked on our farm in northern Alberta!
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
I agree, a lot of his songs should have ranked higher on the charts, especially in the 80's and 90', a few in 2000's....but, the radio stations didn't want to play anything that would make the listener lift their head and stir their emotions.....this was a quote that Merle said on a show he did in 1997....that's what has killed country music....but Merle went on to say that because his songs do stir emotions, his songs can be the "kiss of death".....I love George Strait and I am glad he has over 50 #1 hits....but, honestly, Haggard should have had well over that and in a shorter period of time than "King George"(that's what everyone likes to call him)....but I believe Haggard is and always will be "THE KING"!
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
NO ONE CAN HOLD A CANDLE TO YOU' YOU'RE THE BEST ' ITS HAGGARD TIME',..YOU CAN GO TO MERLE HAGGARD FAN PAGE, AND GIVE HIM A LIKE, LETS KEEP HIM BRINGING OUT THOSE GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC EVERYONE LIKES SO WELL... THE BEST IS THE HAGG',!!
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
I went to see Merle at the Orange Show in San Bernardino in '94. Merle sang this song, among many others, and I will admit I wasn't much interested in hearing anything "new". I wanted to hear all the songs I already knew... I sneaked in a cassette recorder and recorded a bootleg copy of the whole show, and listened to it after I got home. THE BEST SONG OF THE SHOW WAS THIS ONE!!! "In my next life" should have been a huge hit for Merle. Damn country radio
I bought the c.d. when it first came out,somehow lost the c.d.and have been trying to find this song for years.Thank you for posting it.There will never be another Merle Haggard.
Went too see this man months before he died in summer set Kentucky an ever word he spoke just cut right through me, I've grown up loving these ol icons an couldn't believe just a few months one of the last real country singers are gone......you'll be missed merl...RIP
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
He could sing any type or kind of song and it was good. I miss Merle...he was the best! Number one of all time! I listen to his music everyday! Love that music! Janelle Klintworth in Houston
I grew up on old hag. Was my father favorite singer. Dad had a lot of his 8 track tapes, had a 8 track player out in the garage. He use to play merl a lot
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
You made me proud of you in this life Merle ... Certainly a hero to many on this planet of ours especially all who treasured your words of wisdom & caring. Peace and comfort prevails
just watched on tele the Nashvile music awards, well l have never heard such awful music nothing like Merle or George after being a country fan think l am going to give it up now, the best have all gone R.I.P.Merle George Tammy and all the country greats we miss you xx
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I love this song... I play it now & then as a reminder, "that except for the grace of God, go I". It's hard for me to listen to it & I know I could never sing it, because it always brings tears to my eyes....
Thanks for posting as I listen to this song a lot as it is so real. He was around 56 singing this, just great with his baritone voice. Sure do miss him!
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
Thanks for the memories whoever's put this video on utube.I was there that day Merl and his band sang this beautiful song and also the heartfelt song.... if I could only fly......which he sang at the pastor's father funeral.
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
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This one is so sad. ❤
😢😢 yes
I searched for this song, befote i had computer access, some guy at a flea mkt ordered it for me, a couple wks he called and said he would bring it to me, an hour or so away, i said no i would pick it up, on the way home i played it , first time i act heard merle sing it, i looked over at my wife and she was crying, ive sang it for many yrs now, sometimes its hard to get through, its a powerful message
A AWsome song . Thanks
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
Merle knows about hard times and his lyrics and his voice show it. This tune tells a story that made me cry. He was the hero of his own life. You can't do better than that.
❤❤❤
My Dad requested we play this song at his funeral. He originally wanted me to sing it for his service but there was no way I could. One of my favorite Hag songs ever.
Find the strength to carry on man.
My husband use to sing this song to me. But to me he was a hero here on earth and will always be my hero
Thank you Lord for Merle Haggard and all the music we have by him. Now he is singing with the angels.💕
Merle's writings, voice, his humor & heart made him a King among Kings of Country Music.
He took a piece of our hearts when he left. I still miss him every day. RIP Merle, you did us good.
One of country’s all time greatest, Merle Haggard !!
This was at my church & it's a big surprise to see this on youtube. Mr Haggard was a close friend of my Pastor & brought his band twice to play at our Sunday Service. What a gifted man, & he is a true American icon... God's speed Merle.
Amen
Eric, What church was this? Thanks
@@joannahalaby3975 hi
What a honor and blessing to have seen him...
Will meet him when I cross over to the yonder life with Johnny & waylon...
R.I.P. MERLE, YOU MADE MANY MANY PEOPLE SMILE OR CRY WITH YOUR SONGS, THANK YOU, COUSIN FIGEL
😢😢❤❤
Beautiful Song and Singing.. Noel Lee & Ben need to be Singing this Song.
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
We love yu Merle..my wife became a country lover since she heard yur music and your lovely..she often cries when yu sing..to ate now with God..
My Pop wants this song played when we put him in the ground. He loved Merle more than any other singer. We played Merle for him while he passed. Love you Pop!!!
Love this song. Merle Haggard is such a gifted man. In this life, He was my Hero!
May you rest Easy Merle just as you sang and played your quitar. I younger in 1973 that was the first time i heard a Merle Haggard song i really liked his singing and still DO thank God
40 years the king of country has been my hero!!! N still n always be. Merle haggard oh thanks for your most soothing voice l have always not been able to get enough of his music 🎵🎶 will always 💕 the best merle haggard !!!!!!!!!!
This is wonderful of Merle to take his band to church. Such a heart breaking song. One can see that Merle is emotional as he sings the words.
He was a very sensitive soul Merle... Seen him get emotional several times
Love how Merle overlook the band, and says: here we go....
Unforgettable and real country songer ...True poésie and music and your velvet voice....LOVE RIP ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
so so sad the world of country music will never be the same R.I.P
that's so right what a guy R. I. P.
you are a he row no one can top you R. I. P. merle
Just when I think I have heard another great song I find one more. This song is great.
Beautiful words by the Great Merle Haggard! Sing to the Angels my love!
I've Always Loved All Merle Haggards voice any and all his records. And I Still Love'em!!!
We're all stuck in a world without Haggard, fly high, hope to see you again in the great by & by...
You could call Merle THE GREATEST AMERICAN THAT SAYS WHAT HE BELIEVES! GOD BLESS HIM FOR TAKING A STAND FOR THAT -- Janelle in Houston
Popping Tall and Saluting You !!! Agreed and well written !!
Merle you are a HERO. We will always cherish your songs and YOU.
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
This song is probably one of Merle’s song with the most feeling. As others have said, this song made me cry as it’s the saddest I have ever heard. Merle is such of an incredible performer.
This is definitely me and my janies song we sent 35yrs together. And all those years I have spent together I've got it done right. But my wife loves me still after all those years together she's never once gave up on me
"They do it for a living because they must", what a great line, that is exactly the way it was back then for those poor people.
I love this song, could listen to it over and over
I love
Love it too charlie mcbride
Another great song done by a great singer song writer and musician I wonder if he ever knew how much he was loved and appreciated may his memories live on for all time
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
Thanks for the happy and sad times merle RIP King
to the family of mettle haggard my name is penny and I know the pain of losing my father it gets easier but it never goes away have been a fan of your dad's for years I just never got to go to a concert of his he cared very much for the people that he loved and friends he shared with he was like my dad lover to all his kids and his wife
Same here but I saw his last concert, It was Fantastic, R.I.P.
Some People Are Destined To Do Great Things In
Their Life And Merle Was Chosen To Become A
Great Singer, It Was Written In The Stars. RIP.
Merle...the poet of the common man...
well written
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
Walt Whitmann too.
This is Merle performing at the church of the late, great Dr. Eugene Scott in Los Angeles, California. GREAT video and thanks for sharing!
Go with God Merle in other life!Today is a sad day for us wich remain here.I listen today all songs with Merle .RIP Merle! Daniel from Romania EU.
I have loved Merle for many many years!! I saw him in concert when I was in my 20s and I still love him in my 60s. County music is not the same without the beautiful twang of the steel guitar. All of the greats knew that!! Including Merle.
I have always loved this song. I hope Ben and Noel pick this song up on their tour this year. I swear it sounds like a Folgers Coffee commercial from the 1980s!
Agree with you I love this song.
@@brittsbye6101 Written by Max D. Barnes...very well written I might add,,,,and it was made for Haggard.... there are many songs I wish Haggard would have recorded....I don't think he could have done a bad job on anything,,,,he was so damn gifted!
This is one of my all time favourite Merle songs and makes me cry everytime I hear it because I think of how hard my dad worked on our farm in northern Alberta!
Lots of Merle songs should have been hits....Like the Entire Blue Jungle album.
ole boy there are millions proud of you.my hero til the end RIP Hagg
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
One of my favorite Merle Haggard tunes for sure. This gem was released on his 1994 album simply titled..."1994".
Hagfan789 thanks! I’m going straight for that record! What an awesome tune.
Merle Haggard Was One Of My Favorite Country Music Singers Of All Time He Was A Very Good Performer And Singer .
so many great songs
Rest in peace Merle... thanks for being apart of my life while growing up in East Tx. My prayers go out to your kin...
I agree, a lot of his songs should have ranked higher on the charts, especially in the 80's and 90', a few in 2000's....but, the radio stations didn't want to play anything that would make the listener lift their head and stir their emotions.....this was a quote that Merle said on a show he did in 1997....that's what has killed country music....but Merle went on to say that because his songs do stir emotions, his songs can be the "kiss of death".....I love George Strait and I am glad he has over 50 #1 hits....but, honestly, Haggard should have had well over that and in a shorter period of time than "King George"(that's what everyone likes to call him)....but I believe Haggard is and always will be "THE KING"!
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
Yes. Merle represents ALL OF US, The True LAW ABIDING GOD FEARING Proud Patriotic Americans !!!! HIS PICTURE, SHOULD BE ON OUR U.S.A. FLAGS
Merle Haggard is alive and well. And sounds as good as ever. He performed tonight in Austin, Texas!
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
I play Merle nearly every day..He always delivers. Chasman.
NO ONE CAN HOLD A CANDLE TO YOU' YOU'RE THE BEST ' ITS HAGGARD TIME',..YOU CAN GO TO MERLE HAGGARD FAN PAGE, AND GIVE HIM A LIKE, LETS KEEP HIM BRINGING OUT THOSE GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC EVERYONE LIKES SO WELL... THE BEST IS THE HAGG',!!
Love this song it should have been a hit, along with what have you got planned tonight Diana. Love merle 🎶🎸☮💙😎
Merle was my hero in this life
We will never forget you Merle❤️your music is still on my radio❤️I know your making good music in Heaven with Jones and many others.
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
I went to see Merle at the Orange Show in San Bernardino in '94.
Merle sang this song, among many others, and I will admit I wasn't much interested in hearing anything "new".
I wanted to hear all the songs I already knew...
I sneaked in a cassette recorder and recorded a bootleg copy of the whole show, and listened to it after I got home.
THE BEST SONG OF THE SHOW WAS THIS ONE!!!
"In my next life"
should have been a huge hit for Merle.
Damn country radio
Bill Elliott s
Merle haggard you wrote my life I have been through all your strife I even remember when I had a number for a name thanks for the music rip Merle
I bought the c.d. when it first came out,somehow lost the c.d.and have been trying to find this song for years.Thank you for posting it.There will never be another Merle Haggard.
Went too see this man months before he died in summer set Kentucky an ever word he spoke just cut right through me, I've grown up loving these ol icons an couldn't believe just a few months one of the last real country singers are gone......you'll be missed merl...RIP
One of my most favorites. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
Our band is backing up a friend singing this next month. I'm glad he's doing the singing seeing I can barely get through it.
This brought tears to my eyes. Wow. Thanks for the post.
The first time I hear this song. Beautiful. Thanks
He could sing any type or kind of song and it was good. I miss Merle...he was the best! Number one of all time! I listen to his music everyday! Love that music! Janelle Klintworth in Houston
What a great song and a very great entainer. God Bless You Merle. We all miss you and we always will.
❤❤❤ooihavealwayslovedhim
BEAUTIFUL!
I grew up on old hag. Was my father favorite singer. Dad had a lot of his 8 track tapes, had a 8 track player out in the garage. He use to play merl a lot
1 of the goats of real country music
One of my favorite songs Merle Haggard the best country music singer invitable time my opinion rest in peace love we love you
Beautiful, first time hearing it. Thank you. R I P. GONE, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
Saw Merle in San Diego, great performance and very classic country. RIP Mr. Haggard, love all your songs.
Love this song...from 1996 album. RIP Merle
Wonderful, can’t be sang any better than this in my opinion God given talent! Hope he is wit God now!
Beautiful words, missing you so much Merle, you was the best!
What a song pure gold
What A Beautiful Job Merle You Make My Emotions Run Wild Every Time I Hear You Do This Song.
I have never heard a song by Merle that I didn't think was a hit.RIP
GOD BLESS MERLE. He has got me through the roughtest times in my life without him idk what i would do. Hate to see the hag gone.
Thanks for keeping country alive.
always was my hero. miss you my friend.l love you merle rest in peace merle
I love those tunes an your voice this is mom mert 73 they help me to want to go
Most certainly should have been a hit!
You made me proud of you in this life Merle ... Certainly a hero to many on this planet of ours especially all who treasured your words of wisdom & caring. Peace and comfort prevails
Love this song.......well, I love all Merle Haggard's songs....such a Country Classic singer.
just watched on tele the Nashvile music awards, well l have never heard such awful music nothing like Merle or George after being a country fan think l am going to give it up now, the best have all gone R.I.P.Merle George Tammy and all the country greats we miss you xx
You were already my Hero.....Rest In Peace.
Great song Merle
My favorite of Merle.Thanks for sharing.💕
A deeply moving , powerful and evocative song which reminds me of my own father's struggles and failures,
Omg, I cried all the way through it.
Love this man
Love this song and singer
Two words “THE MAN”!!!!
Beautiful, RIP.
rest in peace Merle Haggard
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nice song..country songs rocks...
I love this song... I play it now & then as a reminder, "that except for the grace of God, go I". It's hard for me to listen to it & I know I could never sing it, because it always brings tears to my eyes....
AWESOME SONG!
❤️rest on high Merle
Thanks for posting as I listen to this song a lot as it is so real. He was around 56 singing this, just great with his baritone voice. Sure do miss him!
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
Thanks for the memories whoever's put this video on utube.I was there that day Merl and his band sang this beautiful song and also the heartfelt song.... if I could only fly......which he sang at the pastor's father funeral.
l agree with you, indeed Merle Haggard is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days..
maybe in my next life i'll be better than what I've turned out to be here in this one. this song makes me cry , i'm such a insignificant nothing
13littledog1- Amen to that!
I have just now read your post. I hope you are ok and can love yourself. God knows you.
@@nancycallan6073 thankyou
This reminds of myself and my Honey, Jerry Maples Sr.!!