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[Verse 1]
D G D
I was on the road in Georgia, when I heard Merle had passed away
D A
Hell, I thought he'd live forever, he shaped every note I played
D G D
Tonight these old white lines look different than they usually do
A D
He was my greatest inspiration, the reason why I sing the blues
G D
He taught me how to play the guitar and write a country song
A
He spent time in San Quentin for the things that he'd done wrong
D G D
He made me proud to be an Okie, and God knows we paid our dues
A D
He was my greatest inspiration, the reason why I sing the blues
[Chorus]
G D
Oh, I'm lost in a world without Haggard
G D
Oh, who'll tell the truth to you and me?
G D
Oh, I'm lost in a world without Haggard
A D
It's a world I thought I would never see
[Instrumental Bridge]
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[Verse 2]
D G D
He gave his life to country music, he's the best that's ever been
A
An honest voice of reason, like we won't see again
D G D
If I could hear one last song, it's Merle that I would choose
A D
He was my greatest inspiration, the reason why I sing the blues
A D G A D
He was my greatest inspiration, the reason why I sing the blues
