Shoulder To Cry On

(Merle Haggard)



I came here because I knew I'd be welcome

And because somehow you always understand

You seem to have a way with lonely people

And you always were my greatest helping hand.



Now once again I'm here to take advantage

Though I don't deserve the arms I left alone

I need to know there's someone who still loves me

And I need a shoulder to cry on.



I overlooked the love you tried so hard to give

The love I never seemed to understand

I always stay just long enough to hurt you

And what little love I gave was second hand.



Now once again I'm here to take advantage

Cause once again the one I love is gone

I need to know there's someone who still loves me

And I need a shoulder to cry on.



--- Instrumental ---



I need to know there's someone who still loves me

And I need a shoulder to cry on...