A World Without Haggard

[Verse 1]

I was on the road in Georgia, when I heard Merle had passed away

Hell, I thought he'd live forever, he shaped every note I played

Tonight these old white lines look different than they usually do

He was my greatest inspiration, the reason why I sing the blues

He taught me how to play the guitar and write a country song

He spent time in San Quentin for the things that he'd done wrong

He made me proud to be an Okie, and God knows we paid our dues

He was my greatest inspiration, the reason why I sing the blues

[Chorus]

Oh, I'm lost in a world without Haggard

Oh, who'll tell the truth to you and me?

Oh, I'm lost in a world without Haggard

It's a world I thought I would never see

[Instrumental Bridge]

[Verse 2]

He gave his life to country music, he's the best that's ever been

An honest voice of reason, like we won't see again

If I could hear one last song, it's Merle that I would choose

He was my greatest inspiration, the reason why I sing the blues

He was my greatest inspiration, the reason why I sing the blues