Merle Haggard - Lucky Old Colorado

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I met her here in California
Fell in love and then she was gone
And she always talked about Denver
And going back to her Colorado home

So lucky old Colorado
You've got the girl of my dreams
She love you, Colorado
That's more than she'll ever love me

You know I'd take her back in a heartbeat
That is if I thought that I could
But she's somewhere warm in Colorado
And she's gone I think for good

So lucky old Colorado
You've got the girl of my dreams
She love you, Colorado
More than she'll ever love me

You know I hope that she's happy in Colorado
And I hope that she'll always be
But if she ever comes back to California
I hope something reminds her of me

So lucky old Colorado
You've got the girl of my dreams
She love you, Colorado
More than she'll ever love me
Yeah, she love you, Colorado
That's more than she'll ever love me

Release Date: July 31, 1990

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Merle Ronald Haggard, born on April 6, 1937, in Oildale, California, was a legendary singer-songwriter in the world of country music. Growing up in a converted railroad boxcar in the midst of poverty, Haggard faced numerous challenges from a young age. After his father's death in 1945, he began a tumultuous journey that led him to encounters with the law.

His time in San Quentin prison in 1958 proved to be a turning point in his life. Inspired by Johnny Cash's performance there, Haggard taught himself to play the guitar and upon his release in 1960, he pursued a career in music. Encouraged by Cash to write about his own experiences, Haggard began crafting songs that reflected his past struggles and triumphs.

Through his music, Haggard became known for his honest and raw storytelling, earning him the title of the "poet of the common man." Alongside his band, he helped create the distinctive "Bakersfield Sound," characterized by its honky-tonk style and electric guitar.

Throughout his career, Haggard released over two dozen albums and had numerous chart-topping hits, including "Okie from Muskogee," "Mama Tried," and "It's All Going to Pot." He received numerous accolades for his contributions to country music, including four Grammy Awards, six Country Music Association Awards, and induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Haggard's influence on the country music scene is undeniable, with his legacy living on in the sounds of Outlaw Country music. He believed that the key to great country music was honesty, a principle that he embodied in both his life and his music.

Merle Haggard passed away on his 79th birthday, April 6, 2016, leaving behind a timeless legacy that continues to resonate with fans around the world.