Haggard pens new song in honor of Obama
Posted on 22. Jan, 2009 by Hag in News
Story by: The Bakersfield Californian – Tuesday, Jan 20 2009 4:22 PM
Country legend and Oildale favorite son Merle Haggard was so moved by the historic events unfolding in Washington this week that he wrote a song praising President Barack Obama.
Haggard penned “Hopes Are High” late Sunday night and was recording it Tuesday, according to publicist Tresa Redburn.
Haggard made headlines in 2007 when he wrote a song for Hillary Clinton, Obama’s rival among Democrats for the party’s nomination for president. But he told Billboard.com that he wasn’t trying to stir any pots with the song. “I’m just reacting to the news,” he was quoted as saying.
Haggard, currently between record labels, hopes to have the tune on the Internet in a week, Redburn said.
“Hopes Are High”
Hopes are high, faith is strong
If we all try we can get along
Cause there’s a new day and a brighter day
With a new song to sing along
And there’s sunshine and blue sky
And hopes are high
There’s a blue bird atop a tree
Singing loud for you and me
He’s got a new note and a brighter note
That we should sing and let ring
Cause there’s sunshine and a blue sky
And hopes are high
We’ve got the bad times behind us
And the Good times up ahead
Bet your money on the promise land
And the good things that He said
We got a new style with a sincere smile
And a new song to sing along
And we’ve got sunshine and a new guy
And hopes are high
Hopes are high
We’ve got the bad times behind us
And we’ve got the good times up ahead
Put your money on America
And the good things he said
Cause there’s a new day and a brighter day
With a new song to sing along
And there’s sunshine and blue sky
And hopes are high
David Colquhoun
03. Nov, 2009
Yes Sir
Let’s hear you again with hopes are high.Your songs sure inspire your fans across the globe Merle.
God bless you. David
carla richardson
30. Mar, 2010
Great Job Merle!! [...] Carla Richardson