Haggard, Merle - The Show's Almost Over Lyrics

This song makes me dream of the past , present and the future, I love Jesus.

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I loved Merle but Bonnie Owen's never got the recognition she most certainly deserved. Too late now!!

He walked up to the bandstand
And asked me could an old man sit in
Across his face I saw the pain
And felt it in these words I heard him sing

I can't believe what I see when I look in life's mirror
So many left over scars from a dreamers career
I stole from the good life and now it wants payment from me
I've got nothing but memories and little to give back you see

Now the show's almost over, let me sing one more song
The world sure looks lonely when the crowd's almost gone
So children you listen but don't sing along
'Cause the mountains are mean boy and the meaning's all wrong

He said on my way up I didn't want my woman around
You see I was too busy maybe from the fame that I'd found
Now the circus is over won't somebody please tell the clown
And baby I'm sorry, forgive me, if I let you down

Now the show's almost over, let me sing one more song
The world sure looks lonely when the crowd's almost gone
And children you listen, no, but don't sing along
'Cause the mountains are mean and the meaning's all wrong

Hey, the show's almost over, let me sing one more song
The world sure looks lonely when the crowd's almost gone..

Up and you're yours

I like the one I'm tired of it all I guess when you get open your years I guess you do get sort of tired of it all

Met the hag San Antonio Cracker Barrel he looked rough but that was his part been one hell of a singer

So beautiful and relaxing.

Howw could you not love this song and merle.

"The Show's Almost Over"

He walked up to the bandstand
And asked me could an old man sit in
Across his face I saw the pain
And felt it in these words I heard him sing

I can't believe what I see when I look in life's mirror
So many left over scars from a dreamers career
I stole from the good life and now it wants payment from me
I've got nothing but memories and little to give back you see

Now the show's almost over, let me sing one more song
The world sure looks lonely when the crowd's almost gone
So children you listen but don't sing along
'Cause the mountains are mean boy and the meaning's all wrong

He said on my way up I didn't want my woman around
You see I was too busy maybe from the fame that I'd found
Now the circus is over won't somebody please tell the clown
And baby I'm sorry, forgive me, if I let you down

Now the show's almost over, let me sing one more song
The world sure looks lonely when the crowd's almost gone
And children you listen, no, but don't sing along
'Cause the mountains are mean and the meaning's all wrong

Hey, the show's almost over, let me sing one more song
The world sure looks lonely when the crowd's almost gone..

one of my favorite, a great song sang by the best. You must be one proud son.

Iiss you merle

OH HOW I LOVE MERLE HAGGARD EVEN IAM FROM EUROPE AMSTERDAMRIP MERLE ALWAYS IN MY HEART!!!

Thank you so much for your kind comment, I'm glad you love Merle's music too!! Kind regards to you in Amsterdam!
~Marianne...

As great as it gets right here

I'm 78 so it won't be to long til I finally hear and see Merle in person. What a great day that will be, can't hardly wait. I'll be seeing all the good guys before long. along with my family and friends. My life will not be over, it will just be beginning.
What a thrill that will be. God bless them all and their families!

I wrote a country song. I
FORGOT ABOUT PICK-UP TRUCKS Apple pie and momma. The song flopped. That is the reason COUNTRY music is week. The new writers have forgotten pick-up trucks Apple pie and momma.thats where we began.

WE ALL MISS YOU MERLE R I P

What's up with the last pic..I have seen it in almost all of the videos on your channel..🤔🤔

The picture is of a small statue named the "little dancer", I saw the statue years ago in a park in Charleston SC, took a picture and I so loved it so much that I decided to use it as a "trademark" for my videos.....That's what's up with it :) :) Thank you for asking! I've had similar questions before!
~Marianne...

SO MANY BITTERSWEET MORNINGS FOR ME,BUT WITHOUT MERLE,IT WOULD ONLY BE BITTER,,,THANX MERLE

A great song off Merle's 1986 album titled, "Out Among the Stars".

I feel so blessed that I got to hear real singers.where did all the wonderful time go?

this one i had never heard
this is good

Blackberry Good

They are fading fast, twinkling and growing dim.

Bobbie. You said it!!

R I P  Merle you where the best ever

There's no real country music anymore! Its a fucking joke what they label country music these days!!!

The show is over for long long time!!!
You still believe in father Christmas...
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Beautiful songsRIP Merle We Miss you 💋😍🥃🔥🥃💃🎸🎸🎸💯💯🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯🍷🔥

There will n be another MERLE RIP my friend

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Losing you Merle was as if I lost a family member. R.I.P. Mr Haggard.

Thank you.

Wonderful, sweet, brilliant.

Fantastic love this song from merle a legend thanks so much for this lovely post

Thank you so much dear Primrose for your lovely comment! I'm so glad you liked it!! Thank you!!!
~Marianne...

Fantastic thanks Marianne

WOW Guess we all come to the lyrics of this song..Only Merle can bring it on in his unique style

Blessings and Merry Christmas dear friend Marianne.

A brilliant artist who sang the truth about himself.

Always loved Merle Haggard songs since the 60's upward keep on singing I'll keep on listening.

Love this song.....miss you Merle❤️

George Jones would have smoked this one !. Of course the hag does great.

Who’s the fuckin fools 39 off who don’t like this . Why are they here in the first instance.

I love so very much of all Merel's song... his singing so touching and sound so special ..before i fall asleep i must listen to merel's song again and again.. May you Rest In Peace in the kingdom of HEAVEN. ...

R.I.P Merle .. you are missed.

RIP Merle.
Good song.....thanks for sharing.

RIP Merle love this song ,You will always be # 1 C J P from Chicago

The King!!!

Great song Merle! RIP!

The Mighty Merle
Rip

I missed you both Willie and Merle.

Dear God, please take good care if Merle in heaven! Amen

Never heard this one, very good, thank you.

Damn I miss this guy!

He sure can sound lonesome on this one, another good one

Beautiful Merle god bless

The lyrics of this song are so sad. I do think they are how Merle actually felt. I feel some of the same things. UNBELIEVABLE!

Awesome...the sacs ooooh! I'm 71......I understand!

what a great artist !

Excellent love it thank you . great lyrics much thanks

wow what a great song u get it hag sure miss u

Thank you for listening and your kind words!! Glad you enjoyed the song! Mr Merle Haggard is certainly missed by many!!!
~Marianne...

It is a great song Marianne! TY for sharing!

ONE HELL OF A SONG SUNG BY ONE HELL OF A MAN

MISS YOU MERLE AND IF YOUR A COUNTRY MUSIC LOVER YOU DO TO

To answer George Jones question , "Whos gonna fill their shoes," the greats are fading fast. Nothing is stepping up to fill their shoes. This is a sad day my friend.

I've been listening to the hag for over 40 years. I was lucky too see him perform. There never will be another haggard. He was a very special person. Even if he didn't know it. I loved the man dearly and will.always love him. He was one in a million. I MISS YOU HAGGARD.

Pat Campbell just

You're so right

Need some Merle every day......I miss him! A true Legend! Thank you Merle for the music❤️

Carolyn DeVane Jon

I go on you tube Premium and listen to him all day ,/I love Merleand his singing,

It ain't over till the fat women sings

..and I Ain't finished singing with ya.. ❤ T.
We love Merle's Music.

Genea Maines jn

god bless Merle Haggard my spiritual guide and constant companion

I don't know who suggested this video, but I love it! Thank you!

great i never heard this either???? thank you

Thank you Marianne Menon for this.

Another wonderful song

Whooooa..Teary.Love you Merle

I miss this man so much!!! RIP Merle, hope I get to meet you in Heaven!!! Betty

PERFECT

Awesome.......and oh the sax!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Merle...love you...miss you!

merles  cute wittle baby

Thankyou  Marianne for this and the wonderful song,s you post ,sure do miss Merle. have a nice day. thank,s

Living it at this very moment and the words do fit. Each day I wake up is a Bonus.

9 ppl have no idea what good music is

Agree 1000% MERLE says love the haters.

Amen 🙏

Another great song by one of the very best.....paints quite a picture in my mind.....thanks Mariannne !!

Merle Haggard is my favorite of all country singer i listen to the music about 5 days a week.

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An authentic rebel that paid his debt to society and became the greatest American song writer of all time.

Screw society. He didnt owe anybody anything.

He gave more than he ever took

What a great song and great singer.

Thank you Denis for your kind words and I can only agree! Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for listening!!
~Marianne...

Thank you Marianne ---beautiful

My pleasure!! So glad you liked it!! :) Thank you for your kind comment and for listening!!
~Marianne...

sounds like a George Jones song

Geroge has a version on the Shine On album, personally, I think that ones better. Both great.

Written by Chuck Howard, recorded by George Jones in 1983 and Merle in 1986.

Does anyone know what album this song is on?

Carolyn Bozeman I believe "Out among the stars?"

Beautiful, this is the first Tim I heard this one, thought I heard them all. He is the best that ever was an will ever be.

Handsome Merle Haggard, at his age , he is .

I DON'T KNOW WHAT WE WILL DO ALL THE GOOD GUYS ARE ALMOST ALL GONE AND THIS COUNTRY CANT MATCH THE OLD THAT'S ALMOST GONE

So true.
Thanks to PAST President's after Kennedy's assassination, exactly what he was warning us about, and why he was assassinated. American's are becoming displaced and replace with third world legalized illegals and illegals that are career welfare recipients, America's almost over, the shows almost..

There are still a few traditional style artists.

We will go and be with all of them someday.

They some good ones out there right just grow up with them like us old folks done with a hag an opossum and the Man in Black and bow cephas and his dad

I wonder who was backing Merle on the guitar... defiantly not his style? but what a great song! thank You for posting it..

might be Redd Volkaert. Was with Merle for 7 years. Still playing . Check Him on UTUBE. CHEERS

I have been a HAG fan from his first music. and listen to him even tho he is in a better place. RIP. Thank you so much for sharing this great song.

Another great song. Your singing in Heaven now

Absolutely ..

This is the first time I ever heard this song. As always Merle's still the master with every song he touches. I have heard of Chuck Howard. To his daughter where are you from?

Thank you Marion for sharing it with us. Ive never heart it before and it should be a HIT RECORD. . LOVE IT

what's not to love?......it's a merle haggard song......that says it all..

That's a awesome song and sung by the best. I love hearing Merle sing these songs ive never heard of becore. RIP cuz.

R.I.P. Merle, you were my favorite, you were above them all.

Godspeed, Merle. You're swingin' it with Johnny, Waylon and Ray now...

+Curt Fouts ..♥ Yes he is Curt !!.

And don't forget the ol' Possum!

Craig Payne and many, many more

My Dad, Chuck Howard wrote this just before he died many years ago. I love to hear Merle Haggard sing it!

Kimetha Brooks beautiful song

Kimetha Brook.

Your father sure wrote a damn good song God rest his soul and thanks for the song Merle Haggard is my all time favorite music man

K.. What other great songs did your dad write.. I have to listen to em

Your dad was a wonderful song writer. I love this song.