Merle Haggard - Are the Good Times Really Over (I Wish a Buck Was Still Silver)

"Are the Good Times Really Over (I Wish a Buck Was Still Silver)" by Merle Haggard
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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
#MerleHaggard #CountryMusic #Nashville

[@johnjohnson2855]

When Country Music was still Country.

[@vincentbriegel7038]

You got that right

[@tangle70]

Feakin a. Not like that poo they call country now.

[@dorayarber1617]

You are right about that

[@StanleyBailey-oy4bg]

Cannot change the truth, that's what this music is the damn truth .amen,

[@user-gw8us5xy7o]

Of course they sang about truthful years 😊😅😮😢🎉😂

[@hookem7335]

Bring back this kinda music....who agrees...

[@Nicole-Antonia-JD]

Plenty of it around if you knew how to look for it

[@billyboice9482]

Absolutely!!!

[@michaelthomas229]

@@Nicole-Antonia-JDwhere?

[@Nicole-Antonia-JD]

@@michaelthomas229 open your eyes and look, start with our Hodgepodge playlist plenty of good new music and old in there.

[@josephlemay-k1c]

Absolutely agree!

[@BobWadley-gq4hl]

I'm 62 years old now, I grew up in the shadows of the greatest generation. I witnessed the insanity of Vietnam generation, I served my country for over 20 years ...I'd been decorated 5 times when I retired. The weakness that I see in our current generations are truly disturbing. The people that scream and cry about anything and everything are never gonna stand up and fight for this country. The internet warriors .... God Help us all . Because our government and our current political leadership are truly gutless . All about the money.... sometimes I look at these kids today and wish I'd just stayed home on the ranch and minded my own business.

[@s.emorygatorhive8927]

Thank you for your service!! You are so appreciated. We will get passed all this bullshit going on these days. Most of us still have love and respect for our country and we will come together to save it from the damn idiots.

[@butterball1651]

Actions speak louder ...​@@s.emorygatorhive8927

[@kayroberts4487]

I agree with you

[@francavable]

I wouldn't worry too much. I fought in one of our last wars. The guys I fought with were capable and tough. The kids who came in as we were leaving the service were tough and capable too. The internet skews how we see things, truly. Most people are still worth their salt, they just haven't really been tested yet.

[@Misty-gy4xh]

Thank you for your service sir ❤

[@819John]

Holy shit Merle, what a mess we are in today.

[@gmandersonjr]

We gonna fix that shit

[@Sally150]

He would be thoroughly disgusted with Donald Trump.

[@sandraclark2922]

Merle would not be disgusted with Trump. Both are REAL men.

[@peka3398]

Trump is a con man. Hope it's not to late when you finally realize it.​@sandraclark2922

[@TheYamahog12]

@@Sally150I’m not so sure about that. But he’d certainly be disgusted with the Biden administration. Men who wear dresses in our government? WTF?

[@tammysmith5249]

Merle you wouldn't believe how relevant this song is today

[@markowen3114]

Hello dear,how’re you doing? Greetings from California 😊

[@aprilstafford1041]

@@markowen3114 Rest in commienisms

[@shaunelijah2232]

EXCELLENT comment Tammy. Things were still relatively good back when the Hag put out this song. In a way I'm glad he did not have to experience the totally fallen world of today. May the Lord have mercy and help us all...

[@tashunkawitko1300]

@@markowen3114 You love communism? Move to a communist country Dont come back you will love it there , or just stay where you are , same thing .

[@az-me3xt]

Ok boomer

[@phillipstruzzeri4472]

God...this song is more relevant today than the day it was written.

[@hudsonjones5987]

Snowballing and headed for hell

[@stevenmassey7586]

The great ones always are !🇺🇸

[@30yrsengr41]

Sadly true

[@dannaab8459]

Peace

[@marcusforbes5756]

I hear that!!!

[@humbertohernandez3067]

I'm 65 yo. now , and fading fast . I'm glad I lived in the good times. I'm taking them with me , you can keep these new modern times .

[@vincentbriegel7038]

I'm with you

[@Death-np9yz]

my dad is over 60, dont fade, the good times are still here, times will change but that dont mean it cant be good

[@kurtkrak]

I'm past 73, the good times will always be here. Ford's and Chevys do last more than 10 years, and our country is still the strongest in the world. He that troubleth his own house shall inheret the wind,"

[@TheFifty141]

My dad is 80 don’t have much but still livin. He wants to live to be 120. I hope you old timers find the good in everything live long and prosper. America!!

[@Sally150]

65? You still young - what are you whining about.

[@davidchildress6670]

This song means more in 2024 than it did back then.. our parents were smarter than we gave them credit for..

[@yungsouichi2317]

All these guys were on shit tons of drugs, don't be fooled lmao

[@CarterKey6]

The boomers are the ones who created what we are living today. Hopefully the next generations don’t follow the same path

[@cierajade2000]

@@yungsouichi2317who told you that

[@SmithCommaBenjamin]

Our parents ruined the economy, populated the prisons, and made government enormous

[@rapier1954]

@@yungsouichi2317 No record of Merle ever getting into that kind of trouble. If you got documented proof post the reference here. Otherwise, the laugh is on you.

[@prado1ful]

76 here and miss those days. Sad for what our troops died for our country and only to have it handed over.

[@butterball1651]

Same! I'm so sad (about our loss) and ashamed of (what) all this ignorance, stupidity and disrespect means in reference to our race...the human race !!!! "Needless eaters" you've called us? Well said, but misdirected.

[@johnny-r]

This may be one of the most important songs in the history of recorded music.

[@1510Ronald]

yes - everybody must think about it - why it is possible that he live on our earth

[@greu52]

Yes, but only if we explicate all of his allusions and then actually devote ourselves to correct the distortions that the left and radical elements in our society have implanted. I hope so, but have no illusions.

[@THECRANKYONE]

Yep.

[@Truerealism747]

@@1510Ronald who

[@ET-vj1zc]

keep steady, never give up, and spread the word - too many people keep quiet and others take over this great country

[@larrycarmody8325]

I'm 82yrs old & still going, I remember those days, the 40's 50's the year of the best looking cars ever, today they all look the same, just junk.

[@mrfixitdon]

I hear you, I'm putting a 52 Chevy 4 Dr back on the road

[@Jeff-uq7iu]

I have an 87 Buick Grand national it's my only joy

[@MsCaryopteris]

I love cars from the ‘30s and 40s especially. Some from the 50s and 60s. After 72 they were all ugly.

[@22popuser]

I'm 83 Larry and thank the Lord for it! We're here 'cause our life still has a purpose. Love your family and do whatever you can to elect the one man who can save this country. God gave us this freedom, it's up to us to keep it!!!

[@siobhansweeney7376]

I was born in 87 and I can agree with you.

[@bwestcot391]

When a man could still work and still WOULD...

[@jackwilson1409]

I Guess you're a good country MUSIC lover?

[@melissamessmer6544]

If a man does not work he does not eat

[@garyrichardson3540]

Can't find good help now a days

[@2tx215]

@@garyrichardson3540it’s like not many people pride themselves on their work ethic

[@user-ti1ls2sb2b]

Work for a better America. Our government has been taken over by by traitors and its our duty to stand up to them. Working to benefit them is being a blind mule. I work for my family because people like you have given me no hope for our future. They've got you conditioned well.

[@poetcomic1]

A little while before he died he said, "When I was released from prison in 1960 and under parole with all its rules, I was freer then than ALL Americans are now."

[@JohnnyPerth]

Please state the source

[@RogerSmithGator]

❤ a true song by Merle Haggard

[@merlepollock2558]

Ron Reagan pardoned Merle Haggard

[@Jordan-nr7vr]

@@JohnnyPerth to me it matters less if he said it and more thats its true

[@THE-michaelmyers]

You only get flak when you are over the target.

[@helenterry3688]

Yeah, I think the good times are over for good Merle. . Here we are in 2023 and with what's at the helm in the USA things are in one hell of a mess.

[@davidholton9667]

Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@jeffersondockto2350]

I here you, Brother

[@murrygandy6546]

Merle recorded this song in 1982 and it is more applicable today than it was then. It is both classic and prophetic.

[@aaronkralicek7744]

And the world is now pathetic

[@Joey_Fabitz]

Not 82

[@ignitionmodule1]

If you like this listen to the lyrics on megadeth - washington is next

[@PaulItaliano-iy6hw]

My dad fought on Guam & Iwo Jima in WWII, received his Purple Heart from his Injury's suffered on Iwo Jima, signed my papers for d Marines in 1973, as I was only 17, I listen to this music today and it fills my eyes with tears for all d memories it brings back and d friends I've lost.

[@JoshuaOverman]

@@aaronkralicek7744no the world is now great best ever your life just sucks you have a bad attitude. World has always been great. Always will be.

[@coophandluke3697]

I'm 68 those days are missed we weren't perfect but they were much simpler

[@rwr2643]

It's like this song was written for 2022.Merle is the man,R I P

[@goldismoney5899]

Accept the snowball has already rolled all the way down the hill and we are in hell. Good times won't be seen for a long, long time.

[@trish-d4y]

I can't agree more

[@vikapepper5177]

That's for sure

[@stacyrunyon2103]

No we the last generation will keep the good times going. We will stand for the flag and the liberty bell. We will not let what's happening happen. Stand. United We Stand Biden we Fall

[@gangoffour6690]

Yes that is true. There is No Going Back, EVER !

[@31u]

When the country was still strong & had Balls.

[@tracehelms569]

Being a 20 year old and not getting to experience these times is sad enough. The way everything it’s going now is even worse. This song really hits hard.

[@LonesomeVaquero]

This comment hits home for me as I am also 20 growing up in the wrong era. Sadly our generation doesn’t understand it like we do. Freedom is fleeting by the day and the ideals that made this country great are following with it. I fear our country will never be truly great again.

[@Donner906]

You would not want to live then. Unless you are white and very racist.

[@truckstotractorsrepair]

Same boat. We'll have to make a change soon.

[@zacharypearl4325]

Yep it's all going to hell boys, it's a real damn shame.

[@brianemrich2177]

Helps me to know the 20 somethings get it. Thanks for cheering me up guys

[@Adam-s4j]

I’m loving this song that you’re singing. It means so much to me, Rev and Dr. Adam Dietrich .

[@jimf.625]

The fight for freedom never ends.

[@dhix2388]

Yeah nixon was an amateur compared the corupt administration of the clown

[@noshame5791]

The tree of liberty just needs fresh fertilizer every now and then. Thinking it's (way past) about time..........

[@kevinanderson4804]

If you live your own life and not give a fuck about all these politicians and government you’ll be happy cause in the end your in control of your own life buddy

[@andrewcharnetzky8679]

Today, more than ever we are rolling downhill, like a snowball headed for hell!

[@paranormalcro]

the price of freedom is eternal vigilance.

[@DucatiGTS]

Merle, you were so far ahead of your time with this song. Because we are rolling down a hill like a snowball headed for hell.

[@valientevaliente9473]

so true.

[@claudiaheinowski1285]

Rolling down hill like a snowball heade for hell?? DIdn't we already PASS HELL----Sept. 11, 2001, and/or the 20 years since? I try hrd to think about (I'm a Christen) what God has in store, BUT I have said this often, and i'll say it again: "There has to be a heaven BECAUSE "Earth Is Hell". Thank you. C,H,

[@royhines3959]

AMEN

[@gmandersonjr]

I didn't spend 8 years in army to let this country go communism back in 80s. Screw those democrats, they are commies

[@claudiaheinowski1285]

@@gmandersonjr , the Democrats are NOT commirs! It is just a matter of getting the RIGHT person doing yhe RIGHT JOB(s). Please don't be so quock to condemm. I'll pray you will (soon) have a change of heart. C.H.

[@davidjoyal7758]

I miss that man a lot ,he was country to the bone and a real American

[@Z-Bart]

"When a man could still work, still would"

[@karenfitzsimons2206]

Never has this song been more true than in these sad, confused and troubled times.

[@tombeyer375]

That's for sure. Gettin' tired of it all. Just hope we can all finish well and go home forever with Him.

[@gmandersonjr]

Yall are goddamn right. Some of us good boys are sticking around.

[@zechnarwilliams8019]

agreed.

[@jdillard343434]

There not confusing just read the Bible the world's evil was evil is good good is evil what left is right right left up is down down is up but you're compass is that great book

[@robertmilly6018]

ciao Robert! Come stai? 🙋‍♀️ Happy new year friends 🎉 🎉 🎊 🎊 🎊 🍾 🎈 🎈 🎈 🎉 🎉 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎁🎁💐🌹🌹🌌🌆🎇🎇🥰🥰💙💙🎉🎄🌹💐💐🥂🍸🍷🥂

[@bobstewart4989]

Back when Merle sang this was when we could've easily stopped the movement. Now, I don't know if it can be stopped. The only way I see good defeating evil is to go back to rule #1. In God We Trust. We better not only trust, we better follow God's lead and be the warriors He's called us to be. God bless this great USA and remember Truth, Justice and the American Way .

[@Yetiman152]

Amen

[@kayroberts4487]

Yes we’ll never go wrong with God

[@lisadavis1971]

Well said

[@bobstewart4989]

@@lisadavis1971 Thank you.

[@duane-it6ei]

Uncle Merle wrote most of his own music. He was really good at it. Wish he was still around. We still love you uncle!

[@firewalker8052]

I don’t call people uncle. Uncle Merle. Uncle Chael. My Uncle Charles. I would call my wife uncle if she was a man. She is so strong!No problem if you identify differently.

[@MegaSdavidson]

A true American patriot!!! God bless the U.S.A and merle.

[@jamessmith8761]

I Guess you're a country MUSIC lover?

[@MegaSdavidson]

Hell yes!!! One of my dad's favorites! Rest in piece!!! Father.

[@jamessmith8761]

@@MegaSdavidson yeah that's true, same here I grow up listening to country songs. Where are you from if I may ask?

[@MegaSdavidson]

@@jamessmith8761 up in the great north!! God's country!!!

[@jamessmith8761]

@@MegaSdavidson Ok nice that's good to know

[@willstill7233]

2020 still here listening to Merle Haggard

[@derickkeaton5440]

Dam right

[@branon6565]

William Still....you ain't the only one, cuz there's no one who did country music better than Merle Haggard....☝🏻

[@rameshgangaram9271]

William Still ó.

[@ScottysWolph]

William Still yes we are! Always!

[@scottywilkinson8904]

Still listening to the Hag. Merle is the greatest song writer of all time. Merle lived it out to write it out through his music. He’s the greatest song writer of all time. We all can relate to or been through his music.

[@robertgyger8423]

this song is all about today....and that's the truth

[@codeyhodges6380]

Amen to that brother.

[@aliceparsley9678]

It's about then and now. It doesn't start with you. It's about life. I'm glad you get it.

[@aliceparsley9678]

He's long dead, sadly. But he was telling it like it was and would continue to be. 🎶🎶❤❤

[@aliceparsley9678]

Absolutely. Same shit different decade

[@muthrfuqrjonz3530]

robert gyger The truth as you say began many many moons ago.

[@Boss_hoss_outlaw]

You know I’ve spent my entire life angry at my father. He wasn’t good to me, my mom passed away at 22 years old when I was 4. I miss her everyday and as a 38 year old man today I’ve realizing more and more that it affected me as much then as it does now. I never really did get any help with dealing with that. But I remember a brief time of my father, mother and me sitting in between on the bench of and old car. Driving down the road everyone screaming this song at the top of their lungs. Only until this moment, do I now realize how happy I was. Only now do I understand how much I miss my mom. I lost my dad back then too. I can’t blame him though. The good times have been over a long time ago, but listening to this song transported me back to that day like it was yesterday. I’m thankful for that….I love you Mom and miss you everyday. Dad even though we’d never say it to each other. I love you too, I wish you and I could forgive and forget. 🥹

[@bryceferguson8409]

Wow man you brought me to tears beautiful sentiment time marches on and for everyone the good times end

[@ProCoach2373]

Sounds like a real tough go, Ryan. I feel for you. I think we are all wounded by our parents to some degree. At least that's our perception. Sometimes a parents role is to teach us what NOT TO DO. I can tell you that now as I reflect on my life at 46, I see the lack of approval from my father drove me to prove myself to everybody and myself for years and years. It did lead to a ton of "success" in carnality terms. I now realize he didn't do it on purpose and I have forgiven him for it. Ultimately, I wouldn't be the man I am today without that lack in my life as a child. I hope you can reconcile with your Dad. He'll be gone before you know it.

[@WilliamHalley]

Lv u😅

[@nickc7320]

That's deep

[@kevineckelkamp]

I empathize with a lot of what u typed. So sorry about your mom, and dad. Got me crying lol. I'm 39.

[@AuntKimmySez]

God bless you, Merle. This song is so relevant today, when we have no leadership in this country. It makes me so very sad to see things headed to hell in a hand basket. I know our older Veterans have to be shaking their heads right now. What was all the fighting for when our country is being destroyed from the inside out??😥💔❤️🇺🇲

[@robertmilly6018]

Hello friend 🌹

[@anelladambrosio2513]

@@robertmilly6018 ciao Robert!come stai?🙋😍😊😘❤️

[@king_fresh27]

the country wouldn’t currently be tearing itself apart if it weren’t for Trump and how he politicized everything

[@AuntKimmySez]

@@king_fresh27 you just keep telling yourself that!😂

[@huckleberry3392]

Well said Kimberley. Most ppl that I know are really hopeless. It’s hard to come from having a leader who finally works for our Nation and her citizens and then being told that half of our fellow Americans voted him out at the expense of our ruination! It don’t make sense. Now look what has happened. Are we helpless to hang on to America for our young when they themselves are not willing to fight for it? Should we fight harder for their future than they do?

[@Freddygoestomst84]

I'm glad Merle didn't live long enough to see what our country has become. RIP brother Merle

[@valientevaliente9473]

yes😢i understand

[@owenwoodruff2456]

Yea pretty sad what happened to this country

[@vivianchristensen7820]

Hes only been gone 5 years. Lol

[@valientevaliente9473]

@@vivianchristensen7820 LOL IS IN WRONG WAY, BACK TO YOU💪

[@illusionallsponge9479]

Well said my friend.

[@richardsmith3129]

I don't think there is any way to stop that snowball. Lord I hope I'm wrong . God Rest Your Soul Hag.

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

Yep. The snowball effect. Once it starts rolling, there’s no stopping it. SAD 👩🏻‍🏫🥺😟😔😩😭😤‼️

[@elizabethmeyer7709]

I met Merle years ago in Bakersfield CA ❤️ he kissed my hand and said you are one beautiful woman 😔 what a precious memory 💞💞 🙏

[@michaelstev838]

Merle Haggard is a very talented musicians and he has this magical voice and lyrics that I love ❤️his songs will never be forgotten in this world. Tell me since when I've you been listening to Haggard songs?

[@Sundayibi24]

Hi pretty lady 😍...wow you have a beautiful and adorable profile ma'am 🌹❤💗💅💗💅

[@jim5746]

Tears come to my eyes when I hear this man sing, when it comes to singing, songwriting, and musician, Merle Haggard is the greatest country music superstar that has ever lived !!!

[@joanbyrne111]

Don't cry love him singing 🤣🙏😂❤️

[@jim5746]

@@joanbyrne111 I do, he is my all time favorite country singer.

[@tommack2832]

🤏 this close

[@user-dg8zf6oq1u]

​@@joanbyrne111😂❤😢

[@LarryLunsford]

Amen❤

[@timwalker2753]

The greatest country singer of all time.

[@lukasnummer1]

No doubt!

[@Imnotyourmamaluke]

Without one iota of a doubt!

[@swind2492]

George Jones said the best country singer of all time is Merle and Merle said the greatest country singer was Jones... Merle is my all time favorite...

[@atfourothirtythree]

@@swind2492 Merle and Jones, country music's greatest.

[@Walker_Bulldog]

@@atfourothirtythree Waylon Jennings

[@josephrodney7941]

What an appropriate song for todays world.. R.I.P my fellow American

[@jimadams8182]

We're not done yet.

[@theresabuchanan3124]

it will never get back to the world we had as kids growing up

[@kenbaker3300]

100% Joey nailed it from Australia you & your family stay Safe ill keep giving this song a fair flogn cheers brother

[@jimadams8182]

@Gabe Shaw Where do you live? If you live in America you'll starve along with everyone else under marxism homie. lol.

[@jimadams8182]

@Gabe Shaw I'm used to debating with spoiled kids staring into an I phone who have no idea where their food comes from! If you're able to live 100% off grid that's respectable! Best of luck to you and yours!

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

Definitely the best country singer of our generation. Rest in peace 😥🙏.

[@AdamSwiggitySwooty]

Watching in 2023. This is more true now then ever.

[@aliceparsley9678]

This means more than ever right now... I believe the good times and life as we once knew it is over.

[@Lisa-jg6gt]

Yeah, sadly I have to agree with you...

[@jamescox5128]

Yes I too must agree it is sad

[@giovanhagar]

Politicians have always lied. Cars last longer than they ever did. Covid is a panic over a virus that kills a tenth of the people who are affected enough to go to the doctor.

[@rickmiller1429]

I think some things will change, but everything won't if we don't let it. The media is wrong and politicians did lie.

[@matthewlivermanne4441]

It's with the firm reliance on divine Providence. I believe we will bounce back. We have been in worse times

[@biglouie9547]

Merle was singing about the future

[@butterball1651]

The bright ones, like Merle, saw it coming then..But in all fairness, ... principals were still considered worthwhile in our society.. apparently we forgot to live by them.

[@marylouiseking451]

Sure speaks Out Loud for Today 👍

[@davidholton9667]

Hello how are you So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song.

[@jackwilson1409]

Guess you're a country MUSIC lover?

[@marylouiseking451]

@@jackwilson1409 some👌

[@robertwhitehead3022]

Real American singing about American ❤️

[@johnschoonover5914]

I was born in the 60's great tunes and still listening!!!! 2024

[@rosariolopez5941]

Me and my Dad fishing, catching nothing but loved every moment.

[@tmart9084]

Man I'm a Canadian and have been singing/playing since I was 10 ( I'm 55 today ) and every time I place this song up here in Canada, I "ALWAYS" get huge applause, there's just something about this song ( I suppose all songs of Merle's ) that touch people and makes us feel like we're all just one big family who happen to live in different country's. We're not all that different and I'm sure if you googled our Canadian singing hero Stompin Tom Connors ( Which I happen to play dozens of his songs too ) you would love him just as we Canadians love your Musical greats. Cheers from Vancouver Island Canada. Tim . P.S. RIP Merle and Tom.

[@johnny-r]

It would be a much better world if the musicians and songwriters ruled it instead of filthy politicians and corporations. Cheers to you in Vancouver Island from Southern California - I guess we're neighbors just down the road from each other.

[@mariececilelassere]

Monday2023.02.27 unforgettable song real memories for all american People...bravo from Paris...love love love you MERLE RIP with my heart loving ❤️❤️❤️😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@honestj820]

Hey how are you doing today..?

[@mariececilelassere]

Always bewitchwed by you my heartloving MERLE unforgettable côuntryloversonger and good memory song forever you are real cesar imperator of countrymusicman exceptionnel thanks for your talent incredible and your beauty unbelievable forever ❤❤❤ 😂with my.heartache great artist and love of my life in the eternity 👍👍👍☺️❤️😭😭😭🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻thoughts sincerely friendlys and merry Christmas to all your all Haggardfamily 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤ (2023/15/12) billions thanks and gŕeat immense love my césar imperator countrymusicman ❤

[@cavdragoon]

2021 and Merle is more relevant with this song than ever. Man I miss this guy

[@earlblack2914]

I couldn't agree with you more. Saw him live in Santa Barbara back in the early 80's. Sure miss real country music. It's become something else and I'm not sure why, how or what?

[@kenbaker3300]

He had a big influence on Australia like you said we miss him dearly R.I.P Merle

[@yellowred1975]

He didn’t know at the time how bad it would get but he was spot on

[@gmandersonjr]

He had the pulse of this country on his mind.

[@zippypinhead1583]

Loved the Hag

[@atfourothirtythree]

Before smartphones, Facebook and Twitter when families would talk and still would.....2020

[@normankarraker4818]

Amen on that.!! ❤️

[@bkj2980]

Your songs tell it like it is..so real

[@donnieo6559]

dam well said.

[@robertgarland805]

Excellent addition. I will add it to the song when I perform it

[@amyskeens7635]

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[@terryhunter2526]

Our prayers are being answered. Keep praying, And if you Don't, Start

[@bradenkylegreen]

The good times are over sadly 😢😭

[@johnfowler7289]

I wish they still made men like Merle lord knows we need em

[@stevenparker4977]

Has Hank good times over for good

[@bonnivilleblackcherry9745]

we need alcoholic drug addicts who contribute nothing to society other than music?

[@androgynouspat1608]

@@bonnivilleblackcherry9745 You talking about those stupid, tattooed face, ugly talentless rappers nowadays? Evil Devil's promoting all kinds of wickedness to the children & youths!!

[@lindamariesiehler3665]

jash. willaners

[@christopherkovacs6676]

Men like Merle are made every day, we just need to let them rise, just like dough

[@chevyimpala_04]

This is the man all the country singers wanted to be. In the day. Respect to you Merle Haggard

[@zippypinhead1583]

And none of today's can duplicate.

[@cindymartin8923]

Just heard this on the radio, driving throught the smoky haze from the Canadian wildfires in my beloved N.Georgia mountains...and I started crying my eyes out. Grateful to be a child of the 60s.

[@davidholton9667]

How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@charlie0101]

I hope you're in a better place, and sorry for the inconvenience the fires caused. Im a chilf of the 70's and this song resonates with me more then ever.

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@MikeNelson-ks7sxciao Mike! 🙋‍♀️😍😘💘🌅

[@mikhv09]

Child of the 80s an missing all of those this song reminds me of and the things I will never get to have in the future. Fight to survive, survive to fight.

[@larrybill2661]

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…

[@billyjordan174]

GOD Bless Merle Haggard. A True Country Classic. Missed but, Never Forgotten, your music and Legacy will Live Forever.

[@nickhill8612]

Yes

[@jamesfrankini]

1000%

[@johnwayne6778]

Merle is the king country music

[@jiwbink]

"I WISH A COKE WAS STILL COLA &AND A JOINT WAS A BAD PLACE TO BE" WHAT AN INCREDIBLE SONG!! IHOW MANY REMEMBER BEER JOINTS? THE NIXON ADMIN? NEXT TO WHAT WEVE GOT TODAY,SEEMS LIKE CHILDS PLAY!

[@shaunelijah2232]

Geez this was so MANY years ago. The country, (and the world), was still in relatively GOOD shape back then. In a way I am so damn glad the Hag does not see where the H the world is at today. May you be resting in peace Merle

[@johnhughes3963]

I wrote Merle a letter once about faith. He replied on a piece of yellow legal paper. I will forever cherish that reply. RIP Merle!

[@julsanchez50]

That’s awesome!

[@johnhughes3963]

@@julsanchez50 what a ledgendary icon Merle was!

[@user-ro1nl1xd8d]

Well what did he say?!?!!!!!! 😊

[@janis041964]

One of the best songs ever written!!!!!!!!

[@susanpeternel1189]

My dad loved Merle and I do ! He was a true patriot

[@anelladambrosio2513]

@gregnormal2310 ciao Greg! 🙋‍♀️😍😘💘

[@larrybill2661]

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…

[@marybegley239]

I realized when I found this song recently. That nothing has changed in this country....cars r built better but free life is gone and we r rolling down hill presently!

[@jamesmarc6844]

Hello Mary how are you doing today???

[@tommygo49ers]

2022 and if you thought this song was relevant last year.. its really relevant right now! Rest In Heaven Merle!🙏

[@suehines2581]

Amen. We miss you.

[@Sugarsail1]

snow ball is accelerating and starting to melt....must be globull warming.

[@anelladambrosio2513]

@@Sugarsail1 ciao amico! 🙋‍♀️😊😍😘💘

[@JoshuaOverman]

No times are still good right now. Wait till 2065 then you can say this. When everything is electric and controlled

[@tommygo49ers]

@@JoshuaOverman gunna happen long before then lol. And tunes aren't good right now... not in the least bit of good.

[@coldhands2802]

"I wish coke was still cola and a joint was a bad place to be" Prob the purest thing i ever heard.

[@badbotchdown9845]

From an Alcoholic it mean nothing

[@kirsten1007]

I agree

[@michealkane1535]

Dont be one

[@pennyjohnson6095]

I agree with the comments this song means more today than it did back then stand up🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jamesmarc6844]

Hello Penny how are you doing today??

[@bigofishbone]

Definitely my favorite Western song of all time…I can listen to it all day…

[@christophermusic4810]

This country has no clue how true this song is

[@linusp9316]

You're the only enlightened one. Just you.

[@123Goldhunter11]

President Reagan was in the audience that night. RIP Ronald and Merle

[@justicefall1917]

One of the absolute best songs ever made!! Wish Merle was still here!!!

[@stevepayne608]

K

[@GawgaCracka]

Amen

[@raymondhernandez1163]

Believe it or not , for as long as I am , he never left , and after I'm gone he'll still be here !

[@jdb10715]

If he was he would be wearing a MAGA hat.

[@ryanp6999]

@@jdb10715 if my grandmother had balls she would have been my grandfather

[@tuat.mvpformallybigd.2635]

Back when times were good and a great time to be living in

[@JoshuaOverman]

Life is still great if you don’t think times are good then you just live a bad reality and need to better your life

[@tuat.mvpformallybigd.2635]

@@JoshuaOverman Your a total moron

[@karlregan5276]

He was his own unique person - a true man. Could sing without autotune, was NOT a carbon copy of every other mass marketed 'singer' like they are today. Merle's songs had something meaningful to say.

[@shelley9900]

Yes the good times are over for good and I’m that snow ball I pray I’ll me you and Willie Nelson so day. The more and more I listen to you and Willie the more I learn and the more I respect the two of you and the more and more I understand things about my daddy, Mr Aubrey Heddin ( AKA, Orb) he was a damn good man) there is so much I learned from him and none is the time to use those gifts he gave me !❤)

[@fredhonest8247]

Hello, how are you doing today, I hope you’re having a wonderful day?

[@VMW-eg2dr]

Best artist of all time

[@jasonweisen]

For real!! Legend!!! Nobody is a close second

[@kevinw9073]

The perfect song for today, in every way.

[@patrickstockton2091]

THE RETURN-TRUMP24...

[@rickhicks6833]

Sadly true.

[@davidking3311]

@@patrickstockton2091 TURD24

[@linusp9316]

@@patrickstockton2091 Trump isn't coming back, dingus. And thank God for that.

[@garnetanderson8472]

Such a meaningful song. It's almost like he knew we were possibly doomed but we can't give up . Never ever ever give all of you . I sure won't.

[@neverenough7767]

Like the saying goes would rather die on my feet then live on my knees .

[@user-tq5tv4pb2f]

Optimism is the american way. So is clearing out vis the ballot box the bozos who ran us down then and now thrive, stronger than ever, on tearing down our nation and what made it special.

[@pandagrill5874]

@@neverenough7767 perfectly said

[@richarddrury8319]

They didn’t give up at Valley Forge or Omaha beach or Bastogne. I sure as hell won’t either.

[@cathymooney7498]

🙏🙌🤗🇺🇸❤️

[@mattlaukon5233]

His voice is mesmerizing and damn his songs are good storytelling...

[@lorenedipesa5423]

Th American Poet! His songs are stories from his life. Real country music has become a lost art. Check out Lefty Frizzell, he was a huge influence on Merle

[@matthewgabbard6415]

@@lorenedipesa5423I was about to say just about what you did but you beat me to it haha. Haggard is basically anSteinbeck character in real life

[@jakemcclintock8696]

The last line is hopeful, the best of the free life to come, the good times aren't really over for good.

[@ShirleySmith-lw5sd]

Lets hope

[@speckspeck]

It shouldn't be called country music anymore..... It should be called "best of the free life" music....period

[@user-gw8us5xy7o]

Thank you Merle Hoggard you are a a friend ❤️ forever ❤️ 💙

[@billybobjimmyjackray]

Civil war started in Texas this week and I’m still missing Merle.

[@scottcole6982]

Always loved this song. And now when you hear it I bet it has even more meaning than when it was originally performed 👍👍

[@williswhite9721]

Strong men create good times Good times create weak men Weak men create hard times Hard times create strong men

[@Mr.NoName1972]

This country classic is even more relevant now than it was in 1982.

[@jamesgraham9635]

You don’t realize how you took music like this for granted till it’s gone

[@pomspicer7851]

With all thats going on in the USA today in 2023. Merle's song is appropriate and still has meaning. The best of the free life is still yet to come...... The good times ain't over for good......

[@user-vo8io8fh7z]

The good times are gone. Love to all and pray we all go to heaven ❤

[@ChristopherBeck-se7et]

Hello,how are you doing

[@carolehilliard8330]

How true this and I'm happy I lived in these times compared to now

[@gregoryphilip221]

Hello 👋 Carole how are you doing today!

[@jamesmarc6844]

Hello Carole how are you doing today????

[@michaelbabella1103]

More relevant today than ever!!!

[@jamessmith8761]

I Guess you're a country MUSIC lover?

[@1965kid]

2020 Coronavirus. This song gives me tears now.

[@thomaspaine1815]

America will over come this virus and the Dems :D

[@chuckwilliam4746]

As long as we're divided between "us & them" we ain't gonna overcome shit

[@brianfitzpatrick6554]

Haha weve already won

[@jeffhutt2007]

@@brianfitzpatrick6554 Amen!

[@patc1309]

@@thomaspaine1815 Scamdemic

[@jrenfro66]

Are the good times over???? Sadly, yes!!!!

[@Zzus321]

So true a buck isn't even copper

[@kathleenstahl3315]

WOW THAT IS AN OLDIE BUT GOODIE BUT IT SURE SOUNDS LIKE TODAY!😭🇱🇷 I think the GOOD TIMES MIGHT BE OVER FOR MY GENERATION 74y YOUNG...BUT I HOPE THERE NOT OVER FOR MY DAUGHTER 56y young GENERATION AND FOR ALL THE PRAYERS IN THE WORLD NOT OVER FOR MY GRANDS GENERATION 23 & 21y young...BECAUSE THEY DESERVE BETTER THAN WHAT WE R LEAVING THEM!!😭 NOT FAIR FOR THEM AT ALL 😭😭🇱🇷🙏🙏

[@lcarlson7725]

This needs to be played everywhere!!!!!!

[@Regina0964]

Yes

[@user-zx2xn1kj3u]

YES

[@elizabethharp8107]

Bless ol' Mighty Merle's heart. ❤️

[@davidholton9667]

Hello how are you So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song.

[@larrybill2661]

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…

[@elizabethharp8107]

@@larrybill2661 Well thank you, it's a pleasure to hear such kind words about Merle. How about some wonderful days for you as well.

[@larrybill2661]

@@elizabethharp8107 You are welcome Elizabeth

[@larrybill2661]

@@elizabethharp8107 it my pleasure having you as a friend and where are you from if you really don’t mind me asking??

[@lesarankin7289]

I wish music was still like this, Merle, George, cash, Hank, we need that again

[@LarryLunsford]

❤❤😂❤❤❤ 3:46

[@Newholland1982]

Merle was my dads favorite artist,we lost my dad in September,we are having his memorial in November,this song and my favorite memory will most definitely be played,

[@mikehumphrey1952]

You'll always remember him when you hear Merle songs. I do the same when I hear him. My mom's was Moe Bandy. I was raised right.

[@Cindy-ge6bj]

My dad's favorite too I used to hate this music .I can now appreciate it. My dad passed in 2006 sorry for ur loss

[@suehines2581]

Good for you!

[@barbarajunechampion6690]

What can I say. Merle Haggard best singer ever.

[@merlehaggard2498]

Hello thanks for your support and comments please contact me via email [e-mail] for more information

[@donaldphilip6517]

Hello dear beautiful lady

[@declankent5074]

Hello Barbara. Your comments are very interesting to view. Hope you're good?

[@christopherbic7688]

Merle is occupied with attention by someone(s) in the left balcony. Our left. His right. Keeps looking over there. His attention is there. And, Yet.... He produces this masterpiece. Amazing!

[@wcarp4231]

I have profound memories of seeing my step-dad enjoy his downtime listening to Merle Haggard. In his crazy 70's conversion van, curled up cowboy hat with a feather, blue collar shirt with ripped sleeves. He was such a salt of the earth hard working blue collar guy. Good memories

[@bobbyricigliano2799]

This is my kind of country music. It is timeless and beautiful.

[@johngilbanni6385]

The truth will always be relevant.