Haggard, Merle - A Bar In Bakersfield Lyrics






Some years ago some stars and I formed this big band
They went on to be somebody and I'm their greatest fan
I helped write the music that set their ship a-sail
And I'm still playing guitar in a bar in Bakersfield

This town had a new sound and we found it on a gig
God bless the boys that used it and went off to make it big
I could've left and done it too but I couldn't leave this city
'Cause she's the dad-gum bar maid at a bar in Bakersfield

Hey, I could have busted out some years ago
But you kept beggin' me not to go
There were times when things were rough on us but we never missed no meal
Existing, playin' guitar in a bar in Bakersfield

I've been busy playin' rhythm and learnin' lead guitar
Had to stay and make a living, had no time to be a star
Oh, I'll never make the big time and I'll never be no wheel
Damn it, I've booked seven nights a week in this bar in Bakersfield

Hey, I could have busted out some years ago
Ah, but you kept beggin' me not to go
There were times when things were rough on us but we never missed no meal
Existing, playin' guitar in a bar in Bakersfield
I've been survivin', playin' guitar in a bar in Bakersfield





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  1. J.... J....

    A true lenend... .every time I'm in Shasta I think of Merle

    J.... J....

    Like you, I think of Merle Haggard whenever I’m in Shasta. Heck. That’s probably because I think of Merle Haggard whenever I am breathing.

  2. W.... M....

    If yall dont like Merle Haggard. You can kiss my skinny white ass......damnitttt. Will Monroe Bakersfield Ca

  3. W.... M....

    I saw Merle Haggard and the Strangers 3 times and once w George Possum Jones. Awesome. I miss you both. Will Monroe Bakersfield Ca

    W.... M....

    I also saw Merle with George Jones once. Good concert

  4. R.... B....

    Thanks for this. <3

  5. T.... 8....

    I think ive been to that bar and heard that band.. RIP Mearl

  6. W.... S....

    When ever im getting drunk i always listen to merle and Jones

  7. P.... E....

    A GREAT ALBUM :)

  8. s.... m....

    Thanks Brent E Merle Haggart have us so much through his music and song 💛♬🎶 great channel you recommend me Glen Yates

  9. l.... ....

    Thanks for the great share Brent, never heard this

    l.... ....

    It's great living in Haggard country. Will Monroe Bakersfield, California

    l.... ....

    Lots of bars here in Bakersfield

  10. A.... M....

    very nice thanks Brent for sharing

  11. G.... Y....

    nice song and track of a legend real country music singer melre haggard hag's thanks very much Brent e and winner and Brent e thank you very much and hope to hear from you my friend Brent e Joe Ely and Dwight yoakum and Charlene McClain and pake McIntire and Tanya Tucker and Moe bandy And Mickey gilley and Keith Whitley and John Anderson and Toby Keith and Tracey lawerance and Alan Jackson and thank you very much for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers for me Brent e and winner and Brent e praying for you my friend Brent e and winner and Brent e you will always have a special place in my life and heart my friend Brent e and winner and Brent e and looking forward to seeing and metting you when you come back to skitook Oklahoma winner and Brent e and Brent e thank you very much and Linda and cat's spokoes and patches says Hi and thank you very much for being my friend and friendship and being kind to me and sending me great country music singer s track s too me Brent e and winner and Brent e and hope to hear from you my friend Brent e and winner and Brent e

  12. P.... ....

    I don't drink alcohol, but I love this song. RIP Merle.

  13. C.... B....

    Nobody better...EVER

  14. W.... R....

    I always wondered if one specific bar inspired that song. Probably not, but it's interesting to think about. Thank you for so much Merle. RIP Sir.

    W.... R....

    He's from Bakersfield which is my hometown born and raised... And I'm still here lol... I use to play Lone Oak Lounge and his daughter Dana would sit in all the time to cover one of her pops songs with us... Good times fo sho!

  15. G.... L....

    Heaven Has a Great Legend!!!! Miss you Merle!!!

    G.... L....

    "A Bar In Bakersfield" - LYRICS

    Some years ago some stars and I formed this big band
    They went on to be somebody and I'm their greatest fan
    I helped write the music that set their ship a-sail
    And I'm still playing guitar in a bar in Bakersfield

    This town had a new sound and we found it on a gig
    God bless the boys that used it and went off to make it big
    I could've left and done it too but I couldn't leave this city
    'Cause she's the dad-gum bar maid at a bar in Bakersfield

    Hey, I could have busted out some years ago
    But you kept beggin' me not to go
    There were times when things were rough on us but we never missed no meal
    Existing, playin' guitar in a bar in Bakersfield

    I've been busy playin' rhythm and learnin' lead guitar
    Had to stay and make a living, had no time to be a star
    Oh, I'll never make the big time and I'll never be no wheel
    Damn it, I've booked seven nights a week in this bar in Bakersfield

    Hey, I could have busted out some years ago
    Ah, but you kept beggin' me not to go
    There were times when things were rough on us but we never missed no meal
    Existing, playin' guitar in a bar in Bakersfield
    I've been survivin', playin' guitar in a bar in Bakersfield

  16. A.... M....

    Merle is always the winner with me ♥ thanks for sharing ♥

    A.... M....

    +Anne Marie Haugland Great that you enjoy his muscic Anne. He's amazing.

  17. N.... o....

    A great singer! Good song! You have a wonderful collection of music! I subscribe! Warm greetings from Russia! Alexey