Haggard, Merle - I Hate To See It Go Lyrics

My son will be ten, my daughter thirteen
And I love the both of them so
Soon these days will be over and it all will be gone
And I hate to see it go

Now he's just like me, she's just like you
Love's such a blessing, we know
Times to remember, all have to leave
And I hate to see it go

Why doesn't life have a conscience
And why do kids have to grow
Times to remember, all have to leave
But I hate to see it go

Why doesn't life have a conscience
And why do kids have to grow
Times to remember, all have to leave
But I hate to see it go
Oh, I hate to see it go

So beautiful.

MY TEARS JUST FLOW,,,HIS MUSIC,,,THANK THE HEAVENS FOR THIS LOVELY MAN

They are sleeping awaiting the RESURRECTION! We WILL UNDERSTAND IT ALL ONE DAY! The who, what, why, when, and wherefore. WE ALL WILL GO! BUT WE WILL ALL COME BACK TOO! Here today, gone tomorrow, BUT!! THERE IS ANOTHER DAY AFTER THAT! Revelation 21:4 'He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; 'he will lead them to springs of living water.' 'And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.'"
Isaiah 25:8 he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people's disgrace from all the earth. The LORD has spoken. MARANATHA!

What a special man.. he was for us common people. Seen him in concert 4 times. He gave his all. His last song in hospital breaks my heart. But he did what he loved till the end. My love goes with you merel you were the best.

My son will be ten, my daughter thirteen
And I love the both of them so
Times to remember, all have to leave
And I hate to see it go

Now he's just like me, she's just like you
And Love's such a blessing, we know
Times to remember, all have to leave
And I hate to see it go

Why doesn't life have a conscience
And why did kids have to grow?
Times to remember, all have to leave
But I hate to see it go
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Why doesn't life have a conscience
And why did kids have to grow
Times to remember, all have to leave
And I hate to see it go
Oh, I hate to see it go.....

Love everything Merle Haggard! A great songwriter, musician and singer! The best!!! Miss you Merle!

Fantastic merle love him and his music one of the greatest singers ever

"Why doesn't life have a conscience
And why do kids have to grow"?! the best singwritter ever!

I miss Merle Haggard very much. He was a soulful man!!!!!!

Merle, We all miss you so much, So hated to see u go but we will all go, u had one of the best runs of any human in history.
Man did u give the world so very much, I cant even imagine the life u lived, u shared so much with us in your music, will miss u as much as I miss my son, my parents and my little brother.

Grazie di questo canto dell'Anima grazie ora so che la canterai agl'Angeli grazke Merr

Losing you Merle....I hated to see you go.....miss you everyday!!!❤️🌹

I Hated To See You Go ,Merle RIP!

Merle Haggard you r simply un believe Able

we hate see you go live on in hart merle your the best

so good, I love it, your the best!!!!!!

The world is a smaller shell of itself since you left, Merle. Been a fan of yours for 40 years and this song just solidifies your songwriting brilliance. You are irreplaceable, but thank God for your talents. God bless you.

I hate to see you go Merle. RIP

Like the man said..A great song by the Hag..especially if you have kids. This song was released in 2003 on Merle's, "Like Never Before" album.

Rocio Vaquero va a hacer 17 años el sábado. y Marcos acaba de cumplir 15 el mes pasado. os quiero y me acuerdo mucho de vosotros siempre. dady

Nice song, first Iv'e heard it. Merle you keep rollin with your age, never miss a beat.

Denne er så flott, Merle skriver så mange fine sanger

Denne er så flott, Merle skriver så mange fine sanger

Typical Hag. Just a wonderful singer.

Do you can post the lyrics?  I can't catch some of the words... Thanks

Is that Jim Keltner on drums?

I THINK THAT TO BE JOHNNIE BARBER ON DRUMS MITCH

Who is the older man sitting and picking?

Norm Stephens electric, Freddy Powers acoustical?

@Hayden Mccasland thanks Hayden 

I saw Merle on this tour..I can't believe it has been that long ago already.

merle is the best

A LIVING LEGEND !

I was the 14,000 viewer wow what a song makes me tear up....Thanks Hag....and I know what you mean............I got to see you In Portsmouth NH in April what a show couldn`t believe that you sang 25 songs in a row and your voice was as sharp as ever you are a Talent that I don`t think will be duplicated in a 100 life times and if the Human race can get his shit together I am sure your songs will be heard forever....Thank you Mr. Haggard for giving me Pleasure through out the many years.

Is this in the extras section of the DVD? I have this concert but I don't remember this song

i feel the same way every time I see Merle one year older,.... why will this man have to go?

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No, Roy left the Strangers in the late 80's. The guitarist you're referring to is Norman Stephens, former guitarist for Lefty Frizzell. Norm played on the "Roots" CD Merle released in 2002. He also toured with Merle for a while after that.

was that roy nichols on lead sitting down??

OH THIS SONG MAKES ME CRY--AND IT IS FOR ALL US--ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LISTEN TO THE LYRICS---THIS MAN COULD DO IT ALL--I DONT WANT TO CHOOSE BETWEEN HIM AND HANK WILLIAMS--ALL I KNOW IS FOR THE LONGEST CAREER MERLE HAGGARD WAS THE GREATEST COUNTRY SINGER TO WALK THIS EARTH.