Haggard, Merle - When Did Right Become Wrong Lyrics
It used to be right that you love me
You said so and I thought so too
We'd talk maturely bout old puppy love
Comparing the old with the new
Then why that you'd rather be gone
You seem to take pride in deceiving
But when did right become wrong?
When did right become wrong?
Norman Hamlet
And Roy Nichols
You made a good talk about romance
You said "You just know it when it's real"
Oh, darlin' weren't they really real
If it's so right that I hold you
Then why have I not in so long
For you know I can't even touch you
And when did right become wrong?
When did right become wrong?
Thank you so much
One of the greatest songwriters of our time
Mr Tommy Collins wrote that song especially for us
Right now we'd like to invite the rest of our show out on the bandstand
A young lady that sings harmony with us on all of our records
And she has many fine records of her own
We're gonna have her do some of those records
And we're gonna do that right now if you'll all get together and welcome
Miss Bonnie Owens out on the bandstand
Thank you, Merle
You got your fightin' side colors on hadn't you
Just give her a hand there for her fightin' side colors, my goodness
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Haggard, Merle When Did Right Become Wrong Comments
Damn good question !! Thanks Merle
It used to be right that you love me
you said so and I thought so too
We'd talk maturely bout old puppy love
comparing the old with the new
If it so right we love each other
then why you had rather be gone
You seem to take pride in deceiving
But when did right become wrong
when did right become wrong
*************
You made a good talk about romance
you said you just know it when it's real
You sealed your orations with kisses of fire
oh darlin' weren't they really real
If it's so right that I hold you
then why have I not in so long
For you know I can't even touch you
And when did right become wrong
when did right become wrong.....
Good man,rip.
awesome man
It use to be right when you loved me it was wrong when you committed suicide
Another WOW
I had this song on an 8 track --- maybe ???
Woah he did it with “Leonard”!
Is it safe to assume Collins penned this number? I wonder what year this was...
God I loved the Hag. This is such a fine rendition. I learned about Merle in Okinawa in '75 and '76 as a young serviceman. This song and his live album from Philadelphia, with Bonnie Owens. Fantastic. Philadelphia lawyers......man, he said a mouthful.
She was a great singer.
Merle, you are missed by so many of us!! Rest Peacefully!!
Wow this song is my life right now
I never realized how many songs Merle recorded that was written by Tommy Collins (Leonard Sipes) was his given name. This song is one of them.
Dad was always talking about Mr.Collins and I'll be a monkey's uncle cause I have never found information on this character till just now. thank you, made my day
Wonderful song.
The best of all <3
First time i ever heard this song and I have to say it was AWESOME . Love you cuz..,RIP now
Recording sounds sped up
God bless you Merle, Rest in peace. You had such a ride.
R.I.P. Hag, 4-6-2016 you will be missed.
the hag i love
THE BEST OF THE M'F'N BEST. The song that Merle did entitled "Leonard" is about the man who wrote this song, Tommy Collins. Tommy wrote tons of songs and is the person who recorded the deal where the preacher goes off on the congregation on Easter Sunday. lol I'm sure it's on YouTube.
Merle was my #1 musical influence. His personal life was a pile of garbage but no one grabbed a hold on my heart with his songs like the Great Merle Haggard. There is a whole in my heart. Going out on the porch to play my guitar and sing a Haggard song.
Peace, Love and Merle F'n Haggard ;)
Not really a Rare recording..but it was a dandy..This was on Merle's Fightin' Side of Me - Live in Philadelphia album recorded on Valentine's Day 1970
I have this CD. Great singing.
They just do not get any better! Sing on Merle! Janelle in Houston
Merle and Tommy were bros.; both great country songwriters; great...
wrong person sorry.
+Homer Wood what do u mean not nice he was a classy singer and these other singers today couldnt tie his shoes
I wouldnt give a plugged nickel for these so called country music sangers of today.
I wouldn't give a fake wooden for u. Hehehe
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Much obliged Maam.
None other better than Mighty Merle...the BEST! Janelle in Houston
Another great classic song from the pen of the fabulous Tommy Collins (1930-2000). Hag sang a lot of Tommy's songs over the years, even a tribute song that he wrote and recorded called, 'Leonard'.
not from the OUTSIDE but from the INSIDE ..... a very beautiful man.
I agree....I think that he sings better live, compared to his studio recordings. He's stated that he loves to be on stage..probably the reason that he sounds so good live.
What's rare about this recording? It's on the "Fightin Side of Me" album....very easily obtainable.
TY FOR SHARING--SMOKEY--I HAVE NEVER HEARD A BAD HAG SONG--IF THERE IS THEN STEP FORWARD--THE HAG
Thank you ! I thought I'd never find this song. One of my all-time favorite MH songs. I had this same live album on 8-track back in the stone-age. Thanks, again.
from the live in philidelphia album, true talent, he sounds that good live, and before the days of computers and microphone filters.
THAT VOICE!!!!!!
This was always one of my favorite Haggard songs. It's ironic that I'm living it now.