This is the 1970 hit song written and sang by Merle Haggard. The song was #1 on the charts for three weeks and was nominated for Song of the Year by the ...
Music video by Merle Haggard performing The Fightin Side Of Me (Live).
Merle Haggard was one of the pioneers of the outlaw country movement and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1994 for his achievements.
From the 2005 Outlaws.
protest song i made for history lyrics I hear people talkin' bad, About the way we have to live here in this country, Harpin' on the wars we fight, An' gripin' 'bout ...