"Dad's Old Fiddle" is a tribute to a father's fiddle after his passing

The song "Coming And The Going Of The Trains" by Merle Haggard tells of different experiences and perspectives with regards to trains

The song Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Star by Merle Haggard is about a person who is feeling lost and alone after a breakup with their loved one

The song "Mixed Up Mess Of A Heart" by Merle Haggard tells the story of a man who is warned multiple times about a woman who will ultimately break his heart

The song "Never No Mo' Blues" by Merle Haggard is about the heartbreak and despair felt by someone who has been abandoned by their loved one

The song "This Cold War With You" by Merle Haggard is about a couple who are trapped in a relationship that is defined by constant arguing and "cold wars

The song "Turn To Me" by Merle Haggard is a comforting ballad about being there for someone in their time of need

The song "The Roots of My Raising" by Merle Haggard is a tribute to Haggard's childhood and his parents who instilled in him a strong foundation and values that have stayed with him throughout his life

The song "Nobody Knows But Me" by Merle Haggard explores the experience of being in jail and the feelings of regret and introspection that come along with it

The song "The Show's Almost Over" by Merle Haggard is about the regrets of an aging performer who realizes that his life as a musician has left him with little to show for it