Merle Haggard — Im Bringin Home Good News

[Verse 1] Yeah, I'm bringing home some good news Got some things you'll be glad to hear Like I'm leaving town and I'll be back around Just long enough to get my gear [Chorus] There won't be any goodbye kissing Well, I'm putting on my leaving shoes This is the end, we're through, it's over Yeah, I'm bringing home good news [Verse 2] Well, I was sitting downtown in a tavern When I made up my mind to go And I knew you would be so glad to be free I just thought I'd call and let you know [Chorus] Oh, you can tell all your backdoor daddies That your big daddy's done blew a fuse This is the end, we're through, it's over Yeah, I'm bringing home good news [Verse 3] To you, I've been known as bad news Well, I'm changing my first name And I'm giving you your freedom, baby That oughta rate some kind of change [Chorus] You won't have to hide your milkman's slippers I won't be looking around for clues This is the end, we're through, it's over Yeah I'm bringing home good news [Outro] Good news, got some good news for you honey I'm bringing home some good news I'm bringing home some good news, honey