Holding Things Together

(Merle Haggard)



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 but 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.



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Alice please believe me I can't go on and on

Holding things together with you gone...