Merle (When I Cry)

Finally took a step away

So I could clear my head

I think I'll just sit here and drink

Until my friends all think I'm dead

Know Pancho and Lefty

Man, damn sure had it made

I'm sure the Feds were tough

At least they wound up in their grave

Seems that old radio man

Always knows what's wrong

Throws on that old 'Highway Man'

And plays me them sad songs

So, if I'm stuck in a big city

Just know that I'm alright

It's just the way I am

I'm finally gettin' by

My favorite memory

Won't help me clear my mind

It's nights when I'm alone

I play Merle when I cry

Seems I'll always hold back tears

When I hear "Silver Wings"

But I ain't one to show myself

It's the fightin' side of me

And are the good times really over

Or am I just dead inside?

I lay out underneath the stars

Sippin' yesterday's wine

And I can't tell you how long

The bottle's let me down

I wind up on the sober side

Or six feet in the ground

So, if I'm stuck in a big city

Just know that I'm alright

It's just the way I am

I'm finally gettin' by

My favorite memory

Won't help me clear my mind

It's nights when I'm alone

I play Merle when I cry

When I cry

So if I'm down and blue

Just let me take a drive

I'll be just okay, my friend

Hearing "Mama Tried"

So, if I'm stuck in a big city

Just know that I'm alright

It's just the way I am

I'm finally gettin' by

My favorite memory

Won't help me clear my mind

It's nights when I'm alone

I play Merle when I cry