Running Kind
Merle Haggard
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I was born the runnin' kind With leavin' always on my mind Home was never home to me at any time Every front door found me hopin' I would find the back door open There just had to be an exit For the runnin' kind Within me there's a prison Surrounding me alone As real as any dungeon with its walls of stone I know runnin's not the answer Yeah, but runnin's been my nature And a part of me That keeps me movin' on I was born the runnin' kind With leavin' always on my mind Home was never home to me at any time Every front door found me hopin' I would find the back door open There just had to be an exit For the runnin' kind I was born the runnin' kind With leavin' always on my mind Home was never home to me at any time Every front door found me hopin' I would find the back door open There just had to be an exit For the runnin' kind
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Written by: Merle Haggard
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9 facts about this song
Background History"Running Kind" is a song by American country singer-songwriter Merle Haggard. It has been covered by many artists and has become a classic in the country music genre.
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Album AppearanceThe song is often associated with the album "Same Train, Different Time" but it actually features in two albums. Firstly, as a part of "Merle Haggard's Christmas Present", released in 1973. Secondly, in the album "Okie from Muskogee", which was a live album recorded in 1969.
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InstrumentationThe song features traditional country music instrumentation, including steel guitar, fiddle, and acoustic guitar, highlighting Merle Haggard’s roots in the Bakersfield sound.
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Lyrics ContentIn "Running Kind", Haggard sings about the restless spirit that makes him leave familiar surroundings and wander. The song connects with many listeners who have ever felt a similar sense of wanderlust or an urge to break free of conventional norms.
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InfluencesThe song reflects the influences of artists like Jimmie Rodgers and Hank Williams, who often sang about the lonely and wandering lifestyle. Haggard himself stated he felt these influences strongly in his songwriting.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been remarkably covered by numerous artists. In 2003, Radney Foster and The Confessions made a version of the song which was included in the tribute album to Haggard, "Tulare Dust: A Songwriters' Tribute to Merle Haggard".
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In Popular CultureThe song has been included in several film soundtracks such as "Leaving Las Vegas" in 1995.
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PerformancesOver the decades, the song remained a staple in Haggard's concert repertoire.
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ReceptionThe song, although not one of Haggard's chart-topping hits, has resonated with listeners over the years due to its lyrical depth and authenticity, reinforcing Haggard's position as one of country music's most respected songwriters.
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