There's a rumor that there may be an attempt at organizing a possible script for a series on my life, which, when you look at my police record, you'd have to have more than one hour to tell the story.
Merle HaggardTo be part of what you're singing about is somewhat painful. You've got to climb inside it all.
Merle HaggardBack when the country was strong, back before Elvis and before the Vietnam war came along.
Merle HaggardSometimes if you get 'em too drunk they don't pay no attention to what you're doin' anyways, so you might as well just do old songs. But if you get one that's paying attention, sometimes we'll do some new material.
Merle Haggard