Merle Haggard - Out Among The Stars Lyrics






It's midnight at a liquor store in Texas.
Beneath the neon, close up's just begun.
When a boy walks in the door and points a pistol.
He can't find a job, but man, he's found a gun.

But a change of heart before there's confrontation.
Let's the old man live and run out in the street.
But he knows that soon they'll come with guns a blazing.
And already he can feel a great relief.

Oh how many travelers get weary,
Bearing both their burdens and their scars,
Don't you think they'd love to stop complaining,
And fly like eagles out among the stars.

He pictures the arrival of the cruisers.
Sees that old familiar anger in their eyes.
He knows that when they're shooting at this loser,
They'll be aiming at the daemons in their lives.

Oh how many travelers get weary,
Bearing both their burdens and their scars,
Don't you think they'd love to stop complaining,
And fly like eagles out among the stars.

The evening news it carries all the details.
He dies in every living room in town.
And in his home a bottle's thrown in anger.
And his father cries, "We'll never live this down."

Oh how many travelers get weary,
Bearing both their burdens and their scars,
Don't you think they'd love to stop complaining,
And fly like eagles out among the stars.
Oh-Oh, and fly like eagles out among the stars.





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  1. H.... T....

    Merlo was my favorite from the first time I heard him. This is one of his best recordings.

  2. H.... ....

    A great song off Merle's 1986 album titled, "Out Among the Stars". I must admit my bias in liking the Hag's version over the Johnny Cash version.. Both do a fine job.

    H.... ....

    Merle was one of the few that had the voice and charisma to stand up with Johnny. Willie, Waylon and Chris Christofferson's song writing abilities were others.
    Just my humble opinion.

  3. A.... J....

    Love this great song and is among my favorites.

  4. R.... H....

    I realize Merle never wrote this song but he brings it out to its full potential of the song.RIP HAGG.

  5. A.... J....

    I love this beautiful song! Thanks for sharing!

    A.... J....

    glad you enjoyed it

  6. T.... B....

    good song thanks for sharein

    T.... B....

    Glad you enjoyed it Tina

  7. T.... D....

    I dont know if we realize it or not but this man was an angel....

  8. B.... R....

    Beautiful.

  9. T.... D....

    We all miss you brother but when I look out at the stars at night I know your there singing for the world to enjoy. Be seeing ya soon!

  10. A.... W....

    Another great one by Merle, Thank You !!!

    A.... W....

    glad you enjoyed it Anne!

  11. J.... P....

    cash does it so much better

    J.... P....

    no . Cash was over produced . this is a dry song of reflection .

  12. F.... ....

    Love you, Merle.

  13. P.... H....

    Fantastic love this song from merle a legend thanks for this

    P.... H....

    Glad you enjoyed it

  14. T.... B....

    Good song

  15. N.... P....

    One of his best. His voice is so tremendous on this. lOVE IT.

  16. K.... K....

    Let it be noted that Adam Mitchell wrote this song.

    As Blaze Foley wrote If I Could Only Fly

    That said, one part of Merle Haggard's genius was that his covers were far better than those of the songwriters. He owned those songs.

    I consider Merle Haggard as not only one of the greatest country & western singers of all time but one of the greatest jazz singers as well.

    I am so grateful I got to see him live.

    I miss him so much.

  17. A.... H....

    Another classic from Merle no end to his talent

  18. A.... H....

    The greatest of them all Merle terrific song also R I P

  19. F.... W....

    So Nice

    F.... W....

    Thanks for listening again Franklin

  20. F.... W....

    Thank You

  21. k.... l....

    fin singer i love his all song thank you

  22. R.... J....

    Thanks Winner love Merle songs Merry Christmas BRENT

    R.... J....

    Thanks for listening Rebecca 🙂

  23. r.... c....

    What an awesome song again as usual Thanks Merle We miss you

  24. D.... M....

    Nobody does this song like Merle what a beautiful song lyrics so deep and sung so sweet Thank You where ever you are :-)

    D.... M....

    Sorry, but Waylon's version of this song is the best.

  25. E.... V....

    Merle es el mejor cantante country que nunca a existido y que nunca mas existira. Os lo aseguro

  26. W.... B....

    This was the album I never got. Since then I've been looking for it and here it is. Thank you for posting this song from this album.

    W.... B....

    glad you enjoyed it Wayne thanks for enjoying some Haggard on the youtube.

  27. P.... S....

    One of his best.......RIP HAG

  28. l.... ....

    Hope you are well..

    l.... ....

    thanks man. I'm well enough I reckon. hope you are good too.

  29. B.... D....

    there are no bad mearle haggard songs. I love everyone of them

  30. m.... C....

    love this one.

  31. N.... J....

    I love this song. But, I still haven't decided who I like singing it best, Merle, Waylon or Johnny Cash.

  32. A.... C....

    Música trasciende fronteras/Music knows no borders. Bravo Merle! Greetings from Mexico

  33. l.... ....

    Thank-you B.
    You're the best

    l.... ....

    Thanks for enjoyin the tunes buddy!

  34. A.... J....

    He's out among the stars now.

  35. A.... M....

    sooo beautiful this song :) my kinda music ♥ thanks winner :-))

    A.... M....

    +Anne Marie Haugland Thanks for listening and enjoying this song Anne.

  36. J.... M....

    Johnny Cash version is better :)

    J.... M....

    agreed, but Hag does a pretty good job on the song too.

    J.... M....

    Waylon also does a great job on it too.

  37. S.... B....

    Heard this for the first time a few days ago. I wonder how many other gems are out there that I don't know about yet. so long Merle. Thanks for all the great music you left us.

    S.... B....

    I suggest to your :Motorcycle Cowboy”...the swing is on high octane.

  38. J.... C....

    Farewell Merle, and thank you..     :~[      :-]

  39. C.... A....

    Good one Brent. I don't remember this one. Can't believe I could forget it. Always been a fan of Merle's. Thanks for the share. :)

    C.... A....

    +Carol Alexander Glad you enjoyed it Carol. He sure sings it well. Great that you enjoy Merle, he sure is amazing. Thanks for listening.

  40. p.... ....

    Great song, great upload, always liked this one.

    p.... ....

    +pegknife Yeah, sure is a good one. Thanks for listening.

  41. K.... S....

    Kedves Brent!
    Imádom hallgatni az énekest. Csodálatos ez a dal is. A művész fantasztikus volt.
    Köszönöm ezt a kellemes élményt. Üdvözletem Budapestről Klára.

    K.... S....

    +Károlyné Szépvölgyi Thanks for listening and enjoying this great singer.

  42. b.... ....

    Brilliant!! Thank you... Eva

    b.... ....

    +bevak1 Glad you enjoyed it Eva. I know you love Merle! He sure is amazing. Thanks for listening.

  43. B.... ....

    One great song and from Merle that just tops it off, superb, John

    B.... ....

    +bjay1956 Glad you enjoyed it John. Thanks for listening.

  44. M.... ....

    Bonjour et bravo pour ce très beau partage
    Amitiés
    Serge et Berny

    M.... ....

    +MyBernie33 Thanks my friends Serge and Berny!