This song was written by a man named Blaze Foley. He was a fascinating character and well worth checking out here http://www.austinchronicle.com/music/1999-12-24/75224/ if you have the time to read a long article.

Merle Haggard was so much more than a “country music” star.

For me this song brings back memories of all the significant people in my life who are no longer here…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmbY3HwwXLc&index=4&list=PL1l71WFqYDtGLBDchQ0zfeydvNrC1SKNy