Hank Williams Jr ~ "Are The Good Times Really Over For Good"

Cracker Barrel Country Songs Of The Year Concert 2006
Låtskrivere: Merle Haggard
Are the Good Times Really Over (I Wish a Buck Was Still Silver)" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard backed by The Strangers. It was released in May 1982 as the third single from his album Big City. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart[1] and #1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.
Randall Hank Williams (born May 26, 1949), known professionally as Hank Williams Jr., or alternatively as “Bocephus,” is an American southern rock singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of Southern rock, blues, and country. He is the son of country music singer Hank Williams and the father of Hank Williams III, Holly Williams, Hilary Williams, Sam Williams and Katie Williams.
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[@GuriMalla2010]

Lyrics: I wish a buck was still silver It was back when the country was strong Back before Elvis, before Vietnam war came along Before the Beatles and yesterday When a man could still work and still would Is the best of the free life behind us now And are the good times really over for good? And are we rolling downhill like a snowball headed for hell With no kinda chance for the flag or the liberty bell? Wish a Ford and a Chevy Would still last ten years like they should Is the best of the free life behind us now And are the good times really over for good? I wish coke was still cola And a joint was a bad place to be It was back before Nixon lied to us all on T.V Before microwave ovens when a girl could still cook, and still would Is the best of the free life behind us now Are the good times really over for good? Are we rolling downhill like a snowball headed for hell With no kinda chance for the flag or the liberty bell Wish a Ford and a Chevy Would still last ten years like they should Is the best of the free life behind us now And are the good times really over for good? Stop rolling downhill like a snowball headed for hell Stand up for the flag and let's all ring the liberty bell Let's make a Ford and a Chevy That would still last ten years like they should 'Cause the best of the free life is still yet to come And the good times ain't over for good

[@judybrsdbury3897]

He does the lyrics pretty clearly lol loves it !!!!!

[@michaelsclark]

Sadly yes

[@roddyess4522]

We can all hear the lyrics plainly no need to post them

[@davidtweed8986]

I bet to each new generation , the older generations has felt this way ... just have faith and Everything will be Alright..

[@JamesSmith-yg1io]

@@judybrsdbury3897 I Guess you're a country MUSIC lover?

[@Blindsquirrel74]

It’s fitting that this song is being covered by one of the last true living legends. I fear for my children, and the America they’ll be forced to live in if things don’t change. Sad days.

[@jeremywombacher3898]

No kidding there. Sad state of affairs

[@thomaskotch4770]

It's scary

[@TheDewey1962]

instead of being sad about it, it's up to us to make the changes that need to be made. make them now Dammit!

[@kimborbs]

@@TheDewey1962the time was 50 years ago. It is over. I’m moving.

[@H4me7215]

Amen❤

[@user-23.16WP]

what i wouldn't give to have this country back like hes talking

[@bobroberson9286]

THIS SONG carries more meaning to the people today (June,22) than it ever has before 🇺🇸

[@markrunyon5524]

Soo true.

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Bellissima canzone!anche la versione di Merle e meravigliosa...😊🤗😍😍😇😇💘💓💔🙏

[@TheDive25]

it's 2023 and it's even more powerful now!

[@bobroberson9286]

@@TheDive25 I totally agree with you Dude

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@TheDive25ciao amico! 🙋‍♀️😊💘

[@highwayzzz1]

This songs never been more true than now in 2023 our flag will prevail

[@marissarinehart2769]

This world needs more people like Hank n Waylon

[@michellemenner7365]

Absolutely.

[@johnland6965]

He has my vote for President

[@ChrisMorris-dq6ti]

I'm a huge fan of HANK WILLIAMS JR And Merle Haggard

[@patty4709]

This song applies more today than ever. Our American is not the same when I was a little girl. I am now 82 and I’ve seen a great deal, some changes good but the good times are probably long gone.

[@jeffcollom7945]

Good times Ain’t over for good 😊

[@Bubbadew]

You older folks are truly an inspiration for me. I try to listen to words like that always. But, I try not to worry and trust my God for many reasons; it says in the Bible not to be afraid.

[@mikebotts7554]

I'm 60 and you are exactly right

[@robertbloomquist7354]

Patty I so agree I'm 64... seen a lot better times I'm praying that it does get better here today ... It must get better people need to learn to be nice for to each other

[@scotter6286]

I agree miss

[@0uTLAWlllll]

THATS ONE BAD ASS PERFORMANCE HANK WILLIAMS JR

[@gregoryhembree9190]

Merle Haggard would be proud

[@jamesmarol2031]

He is absolutely PROUD!

[@bigdaddyiam6333]

STAND UP BEFORE THERE'S NOTHING TO STAND UP FOR. 🙏🏻🇺🇸🦅

[@billfearn5400]

I’m british, Love the USA! Can’t believe what’s happening over there! Good luck to the patriotic Americans!!

[@justinpittman-pittmanfamil6591]

Bone Chilling!! Love It!! Hank Jr is the best country music singer songwriter and entertainer of all time hands down!!

[@jessamarret3597]

Hello how’re you doing

[@johnland6965]

A man that speaks the truth

[@earlmcnish6017]

This song fits exactly what's going on today in our country if only Mr Merle Haggard would only known how bad it was going to get he thought it was bad when he wrote that song but it's horrible today and Hank you doing a wonderful job singing it my friend

[@davidlkeeling5840]

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[@davidlkeeling5840]

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[@michaeldavis1209]

Merle Haggard wrote and sung this song first. This song is definitely needed today with all the jobs open that nobody wants to work at these days.

[@ericchristian6710]

I don't care what anybody says, hank Jr is the best country singer of all time. he changed everything, added so much to the genre and he was blessed with a voice that is unmatched by all but a few. merle being one of the few.

[@albertwheeler5782]

Eric Christian u said it cuz

[@johnstanaland8918]

I do agree, he is the greatest!

[@greenbandit7500]

Just Hank and a guitar paying tribute to a fellow country friend

[@duckslayer11000]

What a thundering voice, one of the greats.

[@johnland1528]

I agree with that

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Migliore strumento musicale la tua voce... 😊😊😍😍😘😘🎶🎸🎶💘❤️💋💯💯🍀🌅

[@AmericaFirst47]

Wow! Still love Hank! He called it like it is these days! Miss the good times!🇺🇸

[@johndaniels1356]

Actually Merle haggard called it

[@AmericaFirst47]

@@johndaniels1356 yes your right, also liked Hanks live version of that song👍

[@Clark-ml2ht]

So let's don't roll down no hills and get. All the gold we can AMEN

[@rileymelton2966]

We lost Jerry Lee so let's start a GoFundMe so Hank lives forever. My heart couldn't bear losing another real legend

[@MrPAULONEAL]

Everyone dies...

[@MrPAULONEAL]

You'll never get out of this world alive...

[@sherrywhitley873]

Great job Hank Williams Jr. I love your voice.

[@gregs_garage]

sounds like it was written for Spring 2020

[@gregs_garage]

the last verse is probably closest to the truth. 4:27 Please hunker down and prepare for the upswing.

[@Callie0715]

Greg's Garage Will do.

[@barbaracarlton8305]

Very true

[@garybezner6774]

No someone has to add a 2021 verse.

[@jdb10715]

@@garybezner6774 Perhaps that will come true after Trump wins and the House flips Red.

[@bruceemge]

Hank. You're the very best at being Hank, but Merle is the very best at being Merle. I love you both for being th he very best.

[@jeffcollom7945]

His singing is pretty tuned in for this performance

[@jessamarret3597]

Hello how’re you doing

[@rickcb82]

You are a Fucken absolute legend hank. As long as I can listen to you on KZbin the good times ain’t over. Love you brother.

[@frankburton320]

Go on son sing it. Wonderful rendition of a great country song. Merle would have loved this. Hank Jr. One of the last outlaws. RIP Merle,Waylon,johnny. God bless Hank Jr,Willie,Billy Joe Shaver, kris Kristoferson.

[@suziematthews5520]

*THANK YOU * ❤❤❤❤ ❤HAG❤ ❤❤❤❤ FOR UR TIMELESS SONGS & MUSIC❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I NO HE'D B SO PROUD OF HANK JR.❤ 4 SINGIN IT WITH HIS TRUE COUNTRY STYLE❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 HAVE SEEN THEM BOTH COUNTLESS TIMES. FANTASTIC🎉.SO MISS YOU MERLE 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹GOD'S PEACEFUL REST HAG 🙏 ❤❤❤

[@jackdickey6015]

You notice how he dropped tune right in the middle of his next chord structure ? Badass ! He is still my fave after all these years !!

[@kathiekuchta5503]

and not many can have their voice do what Hank pulls off whenever he sees a need. He's an incredible walking talent, Man-perfected what God-gifted!

[@Clark-ml2ht]

Hank Williams Jr is country icon

[@christineciurlino-duncan509]

Yes they are!!!!! So much meaning in Merle’s song!

[@jameshoberg1609]

Thank you mister Williams for being so inspirational in so many lives you will always be one in mine

[@jessamarret3597]

Hello how’re you doing

[@jameshoberg1609]

@@jessamarret3597 recently moved to Sevierville. Hope to see some great concerts.

[@barbarabowden9279]

THIS SONG SEEMS AS IF NOW, JULY 2020. THANKS HANK FOR SINGING ABOUT OUR FLAG, COUNTRY. "STOP ROLLING DOWN HILL".

[@danamislin-langa4249]

❤️👍🏻

[@ttv_drystol_7073]

Same with October ‘21

[@dylanedwards5951]

2/2022 I wish too

[@deeevans7083]

Damn Bocephus, you make my heart proud.

[@msa4998]

Great song .... one of Merle's best. HWJ does a great job ... a little too slow, but his voice is great on it.

[@ashishchakraborty6984]

Legend Marlie Haggard song beautifully rendered . Regards .

[@donaldeisenmenger2222]

Goddamn...What a beautiful voice.

[@ElaineMurley-b8m]

Don't cuss

[@kennysharp2245]

The best country music singer alive today I seen him back in 80s when he was doing his music CMA sucks when the old one's was gone that kill country music

[@tonybenoit5780]

That's what you call country music. Country ant country any more. God bless all the outlaws in country music.

[@JamesSmith-yg1io]

I Guess you're a country MUSIC lover?

[@usvet1458]

Take this country back.

[@1bls]

I sang this song to my two sons when they were toddlers. They grew up to be Merle fans. They are 18 and 17 now. A Father’s job is done.

[@daisydriver5877]

@1bls No it ain't! I see you said that a cpl yrs back. Any cause to rethink ? Mom of 3 sons (no girls)... one became MI at 28...I'm short of 80 and he's been living w. me for 7 yrs. Yup...I still work. Stuff happens...keep your powder dry son! All the Best!...

[@1bls]

@@daisydriver5877 you have a good point lol. Never over apparently.

[@johnland6965]

Good song for this days and times All we can do is pray he still answers

[@dietrichvarez1720]

Stand up for the Flag ! 🇺🇸👍

[@earldixon26]

Kneel for the Falling.....

[@alanmccarthy2285]

*Amen*

[@sartainja]

Stand up for the Confederate Star and Bars as well.

[@haydenschneider3]

🇨🇦 🇨🇦 amen 👍🏻

[@DanielLopez-kv4pr]

Yes sir👍👍👍👍👍

[@Sassy2025]

A great song for what's going on in our country right now with covid, and riots.

[@ochacouraraka7289]

This song says it all I remember when people had respect and treated each other good now everyone is in for themselves and in too much of a hurry

[@pauljohnson5617]

Yes the good times are over for good for some people but not for all people

[@alwilliams4135]

DAMMIT ! Bocephus coverin' The Hag ! Pass me a Budweiser and a shot of Jack !

[@re3132]

@Andy Burkhart coors & Jim beam

[@gildog391]

A beer and a shot either way. To each his own.

[@ryanwebster7873]

Cut me a line of snow and a mason jar a shine

[@brandonburker7330]

Powerful performance buy yes unfortunately the good times are over for good

[@t4qjjqdq5y6]

Thanks, Hank, for this incredible tribute to Merle! But listening, today in December 2020... still so darned relevant!

[@violetnewcomb1195]

Love you singing this song Hank ,Love it !!No the good times are i.just begin for us !!

[@barbaracarlton8305]

Hank, so sorry for the lost of your daughter praying for you&your family.

[@lisakraemer1453]

I Am So Sorry Hank.

[@violetnewcomb1195]

Ilove this song Hank ,Ilove you singing it ,Ilove Merle rip ,Is the best life behind us now ,Arethe good times really over for good ?Just yet to come ,alright !!!

[@violetnewcomb1195]

Good Times areover when you loose aconnect by mistake ,Sing it Hank Ilove it ,Maybe il fine my good times again ,,love this song !!

[@mjjrjjd]

I really like this version of this song. Hank sings it so well. Love him and his voice.

[@brianbrown8763]

Get on your feet people. It’s save this country or it’s lost forever.

[@jerrywilson4556]

Merle's greatest song sung by the best ever. We need this in 2019.

[@tammyheadrick383]

Hell Yeah! Stand Up AMERICA!!

[@tammyheadrick383]

I love the way he rolls his word in throat or whatever when he sings 'Ooover for good'

[@gregs_garage]

Wait till you see 2020

[@russtabbert3698]

@@tammyheadrick383 he is so vocally underrated it's criminal!

[@elizabethhicks8733]

Amen

[@Adjust-Fire-jy3dy]

One thing's for sure. When Hank Jr takes the stage you never know for sure what you're going to get.

[@brandonjodrey2319]

Great country classic song and great voice

[@davidwdorr6636]

My favorite Merle song. Thanks Hank.

[@jeffgeorge3218]

Should be played on every radio station these days to knock some damn sense into people these days! Sad, sad times we live in now. I unfortunately believe the good times are really over for good judging by the path this country is going down.

[@andrewcash3855]

Jeff George it’s crazy brother.

[@alandollar1995]

ant that the dam truth

[@suprapike]

Mohawk radio grey 92.3 tyandenaga ontario canada.

[@Callie0715]

Jeff George I totally agree, except we are in the throes of COVID-19, so what you have said now applies not only to our country but the whole world. Sad indeed.

[@rileycoffelt907]

Unfortunately we will probably have to kill people for this to happen

[@violetnewcomb1195]

Wish Hank can like his post ,loveall Love Hank !!

[@pattiwalton9877]

I Have Always Loved Hank William's Jr. Voice! He is a Legend in his own Time! I just wish I could walk up to him and give him a big hug! he is an awesome musician!

[@texast5618]

One of the best! A legend💘💘don’t like hank? U don’t understand music . Grew up on this stuff

[@camillehank7617]

He sure is I've seen hank several times what a guy .

[@kathiekuchta5503]

I totally agree!

[@jessamarret3597]

Hello how’re you doing

[@jamesruffner5291]

You still got it Hank my family and i lesson to you everyday, love you Hank.

[@averageamerican9427]

How true this song is amazes me. Great song, love both Merle and Hank Jr, both versions are amazing. This song really speaks a million words.

[@alanhankey3658]

What a legend

[@murrygandy6546]

Hank Sr. would be proud of Junior. Both are icons of country music. Great rendition of Good Times Really Over. I play this song wide open every July 4th with my windows raised just for my neighbors to hear. I follow it with Lee Greenwood and God Bless the USA. Love your country and defend your flag. We have tough times headed our way.

[@buddymullins6424]

Hank Willams jr ... for President

[@monicacollier622]

$100 bucks says that GAC didn’t expect this. HWJ makes his own rules and you’ve got to love it

[@jeffevarts7946]

Very well put

[@johnwilson-du9gp]

you look like a city girl

[@markschwartz2174]

Amen

[@rogercreighton6893]

This is what you city people and money done to us. You took country from us. Bet your life away

[@marcspardello1254]

Monica, you are hot

[@Nunya_Beezwax]

Rest in Peace America. It's gone in 2020.…..

[@Callie0715]

Hank is so talented and good and he speaks the truth. He picked up a lot from his daddy in the short time he was with us. Bless you Hank. I sure wish I was lucky enough to see him in live concert. Love his voice, guitar playing, harmonica.....in the realm of the musical world there isn’t much good ol’ Hank Jr. doesn’t do.

[@stilltryin71]

I was lucky enough to see him in concert back in the late 80’s. What a treat that was. Near the end of the show Hank sat on a chair on stage, dismissed his band and did a segment of his daddy’s songs. He only had his guitar for accompaniment and it was the best part of the show. He is a very talented musician as well, he can make a guitar talk. Love you HW Jr. 💖😀

[@fomoco1454]

Very well done Hank. Fan since the '70's.

[@omaralani927]

Say what you want about HW jr. By not changing the lyrics it shows respect for Hag (RIP) and his poetic genius. I wish he would do a whole album/tour of Hag songs.

[@justintucker155]

This is an instant classic cover of haggard by jr. Its an ENCORE to say the least🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@brentbays3400]

U just have to Love Hank he still kicks ass and as long as he can talk he always will Hell to the Chief I love you Hank ur the man Hell yeah love it

[@kevinw9073]

"Like father like son." A+

[@markhurley9267]

Hank Jr is my hero

[@tracywhitt344]

I love Hank Jr. He has always been one of my favorites. 💜

[@eyoung2289]

Our country needs to stand strong today..

[@tylermaddux4510]

Hank, Jr. Greatest of All Time!!!!!

[@charlespatton1936]

I have been around this man's music since 1973 , he is one of my favorites but he aced this song from the Hag

[@charlespatton1936]

I have lived in the best music era that has been & ever will

[@JamesSmith-yg1io]

I Guess you're a country MUSIC lover?

[@hashmaster3132]

I seen this man perform in Fl. and im not gonna lie,,this dude brought tears to my eyes,my 3yr old son sittin on my lap and looks back at me wiped my face n says daddy u ok!? ME:son ur watching a real LEGEND/REBEL!! one of the best nights of my life.

[@jimmysmith4645]

Forsure much love

[@dangriffin4599]

Dude i cried too

[@kathiekuchta5503]

Thank you for taking the time to even write this. Appreciated.

[@donself12]

Hank Jr. Live forever brother we need ya!

[@waynesawyer8254]

If this shit don't make you cry, your not human, Hank and Merle were best friends, awesome shit!!! Yeah!

[@austinlancaster7982]

ol hank never gets in a rush does he always does songs different

[@briandixon7639]

Great rendition of The great Merle Haggard

[@cjm8172]

I hope he loved his dad as much as i hope he did..

[@JamesSmith-yg1io]

I Guess you're a country MUSIC lover?

[@russtabbert3698]

I don't give a f$$k what anyone says! When he wants to be HANK WILLIAMS JR is the best in the history of music!!! Nobody can touch him!!!

[@victoriarachelle89]

Hmmmmmm that's your opinion

[@terry1965]

Thank you Hank we better listen

[@902johnson]

I know why, but still, why isn't this song over 250 million views by now? Got some garbage, good for nothing so called rap or whatever it is out there getting 50 million in a couple months. Maybe, and I'm just 36 years old, we all need to educate our younger generation on what real music sounds like. Get'em Hank Williams Jr.!

[@stevetaylor9265]

Yes I think they are over for good painfully

[@pauldickey1510]

He's 66 and still rolling. my favorite country singer.

[@markbrommer2588]

+Paul Dickey wow 66? one heck of voice for his age

[@rayeubanks9713]

Amen

[@christopherbishop1632]

Good bye babe see you in a better place.i sure can't wait till I see your pretty face again.

[@lightningfisher8177]

PRESS ON.

[@oliviadriver1362]

I met him coming out of the Fox theater in Atlanta years ago, when Hank III was just a baby. I asked for a drumstick; he couldn't get me one, so he gave me his guitar pick.

[@robertchappell3327]

So appropriate for our country these days. God bless you Hank.

[@haroldswartwood6015]

Seen Hank jr in concert on August 30th 2019 one hell of a great concert

[@charlottesalinas2099]

Truest.. best song ever!!

[@johnbockman8437]

Dang!! Chill Bumps and makes you love Hank Jr, Merle and the US even more!!

[@jessamarret3597]

Hello how’re you doing

[@the80sguy72]

Yes the good times are really over 😢

[@harrycolby2302]

You can hear his dad in his voice... The whole world called him Hank... Can you make people feel what you feel inside? Hank did...

[@Rob-nz1ii]

Yes you can especially when he elongates the words

[@patbyrd9038]

Time to stand up for the country time to come together as a people that still believes in America don’t forget the people that got us here damn the people that don’t understand media has done that god bless everyone thanks

[@aitf99]

This is so so so good !!! Amazing Hank jr.

[@Moses1973]

Dam I love his music....