Ain't Your Memory Got No Pride At All
Merle Haggard · Ramblin' Fever [1977]
I woke up with her in my arms this morning
And God knows I love her over all
As she whispered she loved me your memory appeared
Ain't your mem'ry got no pride at all.
Tonight as I lay here touching her sweet body
And the good familiar feeling I recall
As I closed my eyes to kiss her your memory appeard
Ain't your mem'ry got no pride at all.
You were here we loved now you're gone
Why can't you let bygones be bygones and stay gone
You always find the wrong time to come around and call
Ain't your mem'ry got no pride at all.
Ain't your mem'ry got no pride at all...
Ain't Your Memory Got No Pride At All
Merle Haggard's "Ain't Your Memory Got No Pride At All" stands as a poignant exploration of regret and the passage of time, delivered with his signature gravelly voice. Recorded for the 1977 album *Ramblin' Fever*, the track exemplifies Haggard's mastery of country storytelling, weaving themes of lost relationships and the futility of trying to recapture the past. The song captures the weary sentiment of a man who realizes that memories cannot restore what was once lost, a sentiment deeply rooted in the outlaw country tradition. With its driving rhythm and Haggard's emotive delivery, the recording serves as a timeless commentary on human imperfection and the enduring nature of pride, even in the face of inevitable decline.