I’d like to hold my head up and be proud of who I am But they won’t let my secret go untold
I paid the debt I owed them, but they’re still not satisfied
Now I’m a branded man out un the cold
When they let me out of prison, I held my head up high
Determined I would rise above the shame
But no matter where I’m living, the black mark follows me
I’m branded with a number on my name
Repeat verse 1
If I live to be a hundred, I guess I’ll never clear my name
'Cause everybody knows I’ve been in jai
No matter where I’m living, I've got to tell them where I’ve been
Or they’ll send me back to prison if I fail
Repeat verse 1
Now I’m a branded man out un the cold
This song touches me! After 12 years in prison. 13 years out of prison Marriage,4 kids and strong Christian. We can all change if we want it. Sometimes society dont want to give you a chance but hold your head up. Do good and good will come.
its a sad day goodbye hag, the best country of them all, i love old country and love johnny cash hank sr george jones but hag was the best and had the voice perfect for great songs thank you mr haggard you will be missed rip.
His was the first live concert I ever saw way back in the 70's. This guy sure put on a good show. Love ya Merle. I hope the green green grass of home is wonderful and that God welcomed you with open arms.
I can't get enough of Merle .He has a song that Fits us all. I miss him so much
We live close to Las Vegas so we had the treat of seeing there often.Bless you Merle in heaven.