HOLDING THINGS TOGETHER
(Merle Haggard)


Merle Haggard - 1974





Holding things together ain't no easy thing to do
When it comes to raisin' children, it's a job meant for two
Alice, please believe me, I can't go on and on
Holding things together with you gone

Today was Angie's birthday, I guess it slipped your mind
I tried twice to call you with no answer either time
But the postman brought a present I mailed some days ago
I just signed it love from Mama so Angie wouldn't know

Holding things together ain't no easy thing to do
When it comes to raisin' children, it's a job meant for two
Alice please believe me I can't go on and on
Holding things together with you gone

(Instrumental Break)

Alice, please believe me, I can't go on and on
Holding things together with you gone






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - August 2012)