Merle Haggard Quotes

Momma tried to raise me better, but her pleading I denied, and that leaves only me to blame, cause Momma tried.

Merle Haggard

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• Blame
• Raises
• Denied
• Momma
• Pleading

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• Momma tried to raise me better, but her pleading I denied, and that leaves only me to blame, cause Momma tried.

  

  Merle Haggard
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  • Causes
  • Blame