SWINGING DOORS
(Merle Haggard)


Merle Haggard & The Strangers - 1965
Jerry Lee Lewis - 1966
Cal Smith - 1966
Johnny Paycheck - 1966
Ray Price - 1966
Del Reeves - 1966
Johnny Wright - 1966
Porter Wagoner - 1967
Buck Owens - 1967
Johnny Bond - 1967
Wanda Jackson - 1968
George Jones - 1968
Mickey Gilley - 1974





This ol' smoke filled bar is somethin' I'm not used to
But I gave up my home to see you satisfied
And I just called to let you know where I'll be livin'
Well, it's not much, but I feel welcome here inside

And I've got swinging doors, a jukebox and a barstool
And my new home has a flashing neon sign
Stop by and see me anytime you want to
'Cause I'm always here at home till closing time

(Instrumental Break)

I've got everything I need to drive me crazy
I've got everything it takes to lose my mind
And in here the atmosphere's just right for heartaches
Thanks to you I'm always here at closing time

And I've got swinging doors, a jukebox and a barstool
And my new home has a flashing neon sign
Stop by and see me anytime you want to
'Cause I'm always here at home till closing time






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - September 2013)