10 Essential Merle Haggard Lyrics
Merle Haggard -- what a legend. Though he died in 2016, there's no doubt that his music will continue to live on for decades to come.
It should come as no surprise that, during his lifetime, Haggard earned spots in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (Class of 1977) and the Country Music Hall of Fame (Class of 1994). With more than 100 charting singles and 600 songs to his name -- including perhaps his most famous tune, "Okie From Muskogee" -- the superstar's music portfolio is vast.
Hundreds of Haggard's lyrics have left an impact on country music fans. Click through the photo gallery below to see 10 of the most famous -- and let us know what your favorites are in the comments below: