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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Date: 10/27/96; 6:44:51 PM From: Hakan Sjostrom Subject: CRD: UNDER THE BRIDGE by Merle Haggard
UNDER THE BRIDGE Recorded by Merle Haggard Written by Merle Haggard/T.T.Lane
CAPO 1ST FRET: KEY:Eb PLAY:D
D I lost my job in Saginaw G Working on the railroad D After twenty years BbmE7A7 They just put me on the side D Now I'm hungry in the street GGm With no place to hang my hat DA7D And nothin' but an empty dream to ride
But, [CHORUS]: D Under the bridge D7G I can make believe I'm living in a castle DBb7E7A7 Under the bridge, my baby and me DD7 And I can pretend that I'm a king GGm And this is my kingdom DA7D Under the bridge, making beleive
[INSTRUMENTAL]
D Hey, the doors are always open G To any old weary traveller D And you'll find some great grub BbmE7A7 Feedin' here below DD7 Any old bridge can be a palace GGm Call it what you wan't to DA7D It's a place to be when you got no place to go
[CHORUS]
Thanks for help on the lyrics to: [email protected] (Gene L. Graham)