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Merle Haggard – I Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink

The song was an instant hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and becoming one of Haggard's most popular songs. The song's lyrics are a classic example of the themes of heartbreak, drinking, and honky-tonk culture that are common in country music.

Merle Haggard – I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink: A Classic Country Song

Introduction

Are you a fan of classic country music? If so, you’ve probably heard of Merle Haggard, one of the most influential country musicians of all time. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at one of his most famous songs, «I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink.» We’ll explore the meaning behind the lyrics, the story of the song’s creation, and the impact it had on the world of country music.
Merle Haggard - I Think I'll Just Stay Here And Drink
Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard – The Artist

Merle Haggard was an American country singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler. He was born in 1937 in California and grew up in poverty during the Great Depression. Despite a difficult childhood, Haggard went on to become one of the most successful and influential country musicians of all time. He recorded more than three dozen number-one hits, won numerous awards, and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1994.

«I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink» – The Song

«I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink» is a classic country song that was written and recorded by Merle Haggard in 1980. The song was included on his album «Back to the Barrooms» and was released as a single later that year. The song was an instant hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and becoming one of Haggard’s most popular songs.

The Meaning Behind the Lyrics

The lyrics of «I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink» tell the story of a man who has been hurt by a woman and decides to drown his sorrows in alcohol. The song’s chorus, «I think I’ll just stay here and drink, and let the big wheels roll,» expresses the narrator’s desire to avoid dealing with his problems and instead focus on drinking and having a good time. The song’s lyrics are a classic example of the themes of heartbreak, drinking, and honky-tonk culture that are common in country music.




Album and Chart Performance

Merle Haggard - I Think I'll Just Stay Here And Drink
Cover LP Back to the Barrooms MCA 1980
«I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink» was included on Haggard’s album «Back to the Barrooms,» which was released in 1980. The album was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The song itself was also a hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and becoming one of Haggard’s most popular songs..

Conclusion

«I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink» is a classic country song that has stood the test of time. Its themes of heartbreak, drinking, and honky-tonk culture are still relevant today, and the song remains a favorite of country music fans around the world. Merle Haggard’s legacy as one of the greatest country musicians of all time is secure, and «I Think I’ll Just Stay Here and Drink» is just one example of his incredible talent and influence.

COUNTRYPEDIA




Merle Haggard – I Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I could be holding you tonight
I could quit doing wrong, start doing right
You don’t care about what I think
[Refrain]
Think I’ll just stay here and drink
[Verse 2]
Hey, putting you down won’t square the deal
At least you’ll know the way I feel
Hey, take all the money in the bank
[Refrain]
Think I’ll just stay here and drink
[Verse 3]
Hey, listen close and you can hear
That loud jukebox playing in my ear
Ain’t no woman gonna change the way I think
[Refrain]
I think I’ll just stay here and drink
[Bridge]
Yessir
Here comes that piano
Yessir
[Verse 4]
Hey, hurtin’ me now don’t mean a thing
Since love ain’t here it don’t feel the pain
My mind ain’t nothing but a total blank
[Refrain]
I think I’ll just stay here and drink
Yeah
[Outro]
We’re gone

GENIUS




Single I Think I'll Just Stay Here And Drink MCA 1980
Single I Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink MCA 1980
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