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Oakie From Muskogee

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Merle Ronald Haggard (April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016) was an American country singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler.

Haggard was born in Oildale, California, during the Great Depression. His childhood was troubled after the death of his father, and he was incarcerated several times in his youth. After being released from San Quentin State Prison in 1960, he managed to turn his life around and launch a successful country music career. He gained

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Artist: Merle Haggard
Song: Oakie From Muskogee

Verse 1:
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We don't smoke marijuana in Muskogee
A
We don't take our trips on LSD

We don't burn our draft cards down on Main Street
D
We like living right, and being free

Verse 2:
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We don't make a party out of lovin'
A
We like holdin' hands and pitchin' woo

We don't let our hair grow long and shaggy
D
Like the hippies out in San Francisco do

Chorus:
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I'm proud to be an Okie from Muskogee
A
A place where even squares can have a ball

We still wave Old Glory down at the courthouse
D
And white lightning's still the biggest thrill of all

Verse 3:
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Leather boots are still in style for manly footwear
A#
Beads and Roman sandals won't be seen

Football's still the roughest thing on campus
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And the kids here still respect the college dean

Chorus:
D#
I'm proud to be an Okie from Muskogee
A#
A place where even squares can have a ball

We still wave Old Glory down at the courthouse
D#
And white lightning's still the biggest thrill of all
A# D#
And white lightning's still the biggest thrill of all
A# D#
In Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA