Let's Stop Pretending

(Merle Haggard)



Let's stop pretending the whole world is happy

And the wrong things we're doin' are right

Old faded blue jeans with a patch on the pocket

Won't wipe out what keeps us uptight.



This song I'm singin' won't be worth my time

If you don't understand what I mean

Let's stop pretending that pole cats don't smell

And dirty ole hatbands are clean.



We're all on vacation with no peace of mind

And really not havin' much fun

We need some noses back down on the grindstone

Cause we've got some work to be done.



Let's stop complainin' and face up to life

And weed out the bad seed we've sown

Let's keep in mind we're the home of the brave

For the sake of ole Glory alone.



Let's stop pretending we know all the answers

And bow down our thick heads and pray

Denying the problems we now have upon us

Won't keep them hard times away.



This song I'm singin' won't be worth my time

If you don't understand what I mean

Let's stop pretending that pole cats don't smell

And dirty ole hatbands are clean.



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This song I'm singin' won't be worth my time

If you don't understand what I mean

Let's stop pretending that pole cats don't smell

And dirty ole hatbands are clean...