This song reaches down into a soul I sometimes doubt is there... & pulls it up into the sunlight. I discovered it years ago & go back to it religiously when I am feeling blue. I cry every time I listen to it, but they are happy tears because I think of my family & of my girl, & realise they are still here & so am I, & I find the strength to put one foot in front of the other & be the man I need to be. I’m so lucky, & this song reminds me.

Merle was my brother's favorite country singer and evertime I listen to him I feel like I can hold on to a little piece of him,because I know he has listened to all Merle songs a bunch of times. I miss my brother more than I can put into words. I wish I could fly I would definitely fly to where he is Thanks Merle for all the memories ❤ ❤

We played this song at my older brothers funeral,its one of the saddest songs ever written,my brother loved it, i hope he is happy now because he battled depression and was very intelligent person,he was reading alot of philosophy and was preparing for his death.I really felt guilty for a long time about his death,but im finally getting to where i can deal with it now,i just live for the moment and appreciate every minute of the day,to anyone that has a sibling or child that has committed suicide i pray that you are able to deal with it and that there is help for those suffering from depression,God bless and wish everyone the best..

Merle was my Dads favorite singer, and this song really makes me think of him. What I wouldn't do to hear and see you one more time. This song is so hard to listen to, but it reminds me that he isn't far away. Love and miss you pops ❤

@randysrhythm

Жыл бұрын

Just heard this last night for the first time. Those were my exact thoughts, my dad 👍🏻

@wendellhughes7753

7 ай бұрын

Me too

@jeffreygolczewski9199

7 ай бұрын

Me three

Just lost my dog.. I miss him so much.. this song just feels right

@lornatremain3241

2 жыл бұрын

Losing a dog goes straight to the soul. ❤

Merle and Blaze are together now. Soon, the luckiest of us will be there with them.

Merle you were the GOAT, son! Sing this to my beautiful little mama from me when you see her up there! I love you both!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MERLE HAGGARD ❤❤❤ YOU CAN FLY NOW. WE ALL MISS YOU.GOD LOVE YA. AND BLESS YOU'RE FAMILY ❤❤❤

My favorite singer of all. Saw him a bunch of times, my favorite was in '83 ( I was 18 years old) at Billy bob's in Fort Worth stockyards. I was 20' away and eating dinner while Mighty Merle sat in a chair with a guitar and played dinner music.

I miss this voice Got to see him a dozen times or so. What a legend...

@jaykoepke9250

5 жыл бұрын

JoneseyBhoy check out his sons they kick

@lindawadley6077

4 жыл бұрын

Jay Koepke Yes they are very very good and sound much like their dad then has a son that I hope will follow in their shoes I love them all

Remember when Country would sing to your ears and heart.Give me Patsy,Jones,Rodriguez,Price or Robbins the working man blues and let's go back to thanking GOD,waving the flag and respecting our Constitution.

@johnhenry9743

5 ай бұрын

❤

@triciaduck7561

Ай бұрын

I know what you mean . My soulmate has been gone since September 17, 2015

@deanomyfundsarelow4606

29 күн бұрын

Miss you Bob

A beautiful love song. To my departed. See ya soon.

Thanks to my hero for doing Blaze song memorable for both of you. RIP to both

the 10 who dislike actually have a very difficult time baring the song from past or present pain.

Love the Hag with all my heart!!!❤️🤠🫶🔥😎 forget about it!!! One of the greats of this era!!!🤠😎❤️❤️‍🔥🙏

A beautifully written song being sang by a beautifully talented storyteller. RIP HAG. RIP FOLEY.

I miss my grandma so much this makes me think of her

one of my favourite's ,but they were all my favourite's. you were special Merle,, God Bless 💚💚💚💚

Beautiful song Merle Haggard The Legend

@sickboy3883

3 жыл бұрын

That's actually written by another legend, the late Blaze Foley

What a lovely life you had Merle, your Music has made me what i am. RIP. George

If we could only fly There'd be no more lonely nights Beautiful song Merle Haggard

@MariaMaria-oo3kj

Жыл бұрын

Not his. Foley's

@oldchunkofcoal2774

Жыл бұрын

​@@MariaMaria-oo3kj dolt

Sing a song for me in Heaven ...I will see you there one day ..Rest in Peace sweet Merle

@owen7341

4 жыл бұрын

Merles up their kickin so much ass

Love you Merle. Miss you so much. All I had to do was hear your voice and it would make me smile. Still does.......... Yeah. I miss you.

I remember the first time I heard this song...It was at a HAG show right before this album was released. Great stuff. Album released in 2000 titled, "If I Could Only Fly".

Every time I hear this song, I miss my wife even more.

@kathleenmills1956

3 жыл бұрын

❤️

@joshuac1285

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻

@gbok8310

2 жыл бұрын

Everytime I listen to this song, I read your comment and cry.

@kinnyvogele7688

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss pard. Hopefully one day you’ll see her again.

@ncfourni

Жыл бұрын

How beautiful to have a love that sings to you; what a wonderful gift to find love, however brief, it is never long enough.

This song means so much to me. If you ever loved a women and are separated by distance, you'll understand this song completely. The longing never ends.

@owen7341

4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

GOD BLESS YOU MERLE.. YOU HELPED ME TO LIVE A BETTER LIFE AND MADE GRAT MEMORYS FOR LATER ON. THANK- YOU FOR SHARING YOURSELF WITH US.

I love this song ❤️❤️🇮🇪🇮🇪

Amo questa canzone!una delle più belle di Merle...😊🥰😍😍😍💘💕💕💕💕

2022 and u still make me cry

Wow. May your nights be full of all the love and companionship surrounding you now. If I could only fly I would be where I am loved.

This is music for the soul...

Thank you Merle

Blaze Foley is the writer of this song . Look up his few records he gave to us until he was shot , perfecting a old man from his son who abused him and stole the old man's welfare checks . It happen in Texas, Austin, I believe........ Merle is king with a song called Kern River , but there are hobo song writers out there like Blaze and Towns Van Zandt, you need to listen to , a lot of them had mental issues and did not fit in with music folks , but were song writers up there with the best ....please look them up and listen to these guys...they will break your heart and leave you humble and leave you a better person for doing so...

@austinphotographer

10 ай бұрын

Hi Joyce, I photographed Blaze's first CD Oval Room and I am remiss how Merle doesn't pay much credit to Blaze for this song but it did put Blaze on the map for which I'm grateful. I like Blaze's version better. And Townes, I got one photo on Live & Obscure and both Blaze and Townes were great friends of mine, more so Blaze. we were like brothers. He let me know we shared the same last name (Fuller) in an embarrassing for me way but it all worked out.

So Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

Powerful song ❤️❤️💚I think a lot of us in these times feel the same way.. maybe it's just me 🤔

@allenhughes12

4 жыл бұрын

❤

@myrabrock481

3 жыл бұрын

I know I feel this way. Oh if I could go back to the good times.

Música maravilhosa

Great singer that he was...and make no mistake...he was a great singer...Merle was just singing a song...when Blaze sang it he was singing his life...there's a very big difference.

Wow first I have heard him sing this version my new favorite !!

You can fly now, Merle

Best version of this song

@bustercherry8734

8 ай бұрын

Nah. Not gonna beat Blaze. Maybe not the album version so much. His singing is a lot better on the live version. The best version. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dHasmsiLgMK7qLA.html&ab_channel=BlazeFoley-Topic

Just great writing and performance. Life CHANGING for me Thanks.

Written by Blaze Foley, made a hit by Merle.

Único e irrepetible el mas grande

This is a awesome song thank you Hagg 🎸🎸🎸

i could smoke n listn to the hag all day n nite..(i no .this is a blaze foley tune) R.I.P M.H

A beautiful surprise on My Mix.

Very lovely song

A Blaze Foley original about leaving his wife.. covered by Merle Haggard. He has the same authenticity playing this as blaze did. What a great cover.

Idk why but it makes me think of my mom she passed may 25,2015

Holy crap ! How did i miss this ? written by Blaze Foley check him out !

I miss you my Laurie girl. God I miss you.

There is no " I can't" my dear girl God is with you sweetie.

If you dream about flying, it's supposed to mean you are in a situation you wish to escape.

@owen7341

4 жыл бұрын

This comment reminds me so much of how ppl talk in pokemon gameboy games

@owen7341

4 жыл бұрын

All vague and deep and unsolicited

@owen7341

4 жыл бұрын

Im not tryna talk shit. Im grateful u posted this

just cant beat a hag song

Love ol Merle an not trying to pick on him but it gets me everytime i hear him do this song that I've never heard him give any credit to Blaze...

Thank you. Blaze Foley

Exactly the way Blaze sang it….

TellUm Jones sent ya! 🇱🇷❤🤘😎🤘❤🇱🇷

The man that's it

How great is this?

that's how I feel

Somewhere Boy brought me to this place.

ya

Almost a year,mama left,it’s rough on daddy 😢

Oh my gawd!!!!!

Blaze Foley !!!!

cool

Blaze Foley

Blaze version is best

My Name is Doris Hi

Blaze Foley the king! Remember the song is his. Arrogant singers sing it as their own. Shame.

@oldchunkofcoal2774

Жыл бұрын

Please discontinue your unbelievable idiocy.

This is Blaze ,ffs

@ranunculusrepens3726

3 жыл бұрын

No. It’s Merle doing the cover. I thought the same for a split second. Amazing.

Sorry I may be wrong BUT this isn't Merle !

@scooter661133

7 ай бұрын

it is, old merle

They're all gone now... Willie and Kris are around (thank God) , but after them.. then what?

@glendapelton224

6 жыл бұрын

so true

@slick777go

5 жыл бұрын

Good question

I love Merle but Blazes original is better, sorry Merle.

@oigloriousoi

4 жыл бұрын

There are earlier versions of Merle doing it that are amazing

@myrabrock481

3 жыл бұрын

I love Merle

@nicolasdelaforge7420

Жыл бұрын

He's never sang this awful... was he just awakened from sleep? Nichols has a great version but I'll have to listen to Foley's.

@scooter661133

7 ай бұрын

awful? hes just old @@nicolasdelaforge7420

26 brain dead December 2019

@owen7341

4 жыл бұрын

Same

I’ll miss you till the day I die my puppy 💔