I Always Get Lucky with You

Merle Haggard

About I Always Get Lucky with You

"I Always Get Lucky With You" is a song written by Merle Haggard, Freddy Powers, Gary Church, and Tex Whitson. It was first recorded by Haggard in 1981 and then covered by American country music artist George Jones in April 1983 as the second single from the album Shine On. "I Always Get Lucky with You" became George Jones' ninth and final number one on the country chart as a solo artist . The single stayed at number one for one week and spent thirteen weeks on the country chart.  


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2006
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I've had good luck and bad luck 
And no luck, it's true
But I always get lucky with you
I've been turned on and turned down 
When the bars close up too
But I always get lucky with you

I keep two strikes
Against me, most all of the time
And when it's down to a phone call 
I'm minus the dime
There's been good days and bad days 
But when the day is all through
Hey, I'll always get lucky with you

I keep two strikes
Against me, most all of the time
And when it's down to a phone call 
I'm minus the dime
There's been good days and bad days 
But when the day is all through
Hey, I'll always get lucky with you

Now, play it beautifully

Play the bridge for me, Norm

Put me back on a roll

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Merle Haggard

Merle Ronald Haggard (born April 6, 1937) is an American country music song writer, singer, guitarist, fiddler and instrumentalist. Along with Buck Owens, Haggard and his band The Strangers helped create the Bakersfield sound, which is characterized by the unique twang of Fender Telecaster and the unique mix with the traditional country steel guitar sound, new vocal harmony styles in which the words are minimal, and a rough edge not heard on the more polished Nashville Sound recordings of the same era. more »

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Written by: FREDDY POWERS, GARY CHURCH, TEX WHITSON

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12 facts about this song

Song Composition
"I Always Get Lucky With You" was written by country music giants Merle Haggard, Freddy Powers, Gary Church, and Tex Whitson.
George Jones' Hit Single
The song is especially famous as George Jones' version, which was a solo performance, not a duet with Merle Haggard.
Chart Success
The song reached the number one position on Billboard's country music charts in 1983, making it the Gothic Prince of Country's last number one hit.
Grandeur of Jones
George Jones, often hailed as one of the greatest country music artists, recorded the song on his album "Jones Country," which was released in 1983.
Epic Label
George Jones' associated label for this song is "Epic," and the song was produced by Billy Sherrill.
Merle Haggard's Performance
Even though Haggard co-wrote the song, he did not include the song in one of his albums until 2004, on his "Unforgettable" album.
Luck Theme
The song explores the theme of luck, particularly in matters of love. The song's narrator expresses that even though he experiences bad luck in other aspects of his life, he always gets lucky with the person he loves.
Recognitions
It's not just a fan favorite; "I Always Get Lucky With You" is also popular among critics and industry insiders, often considered one of George Jones's finest recordings.
Outshining Previous Hits
The song was Jones's first number one single in six years, the last being "He Stopped Loving Her Today," another of his iconic hits.
Other Artists' Covers
Several other artists have covered "I Always Get Lucky With You," adding to its popularity and influence in the country music genre.
Jones-Haggard Friendship
The song stands as a tribute to George Jones and Merle Haggard's mutual respect and friendship. They admired each other's work throughout their careers and collaborated on numerous occasions.
Haggard's Tribute to Jones
After George Jones died in 2013, Merle Haggard released an album dedicated to him titled "Working in Tennessee," which included the song "I Always Get Lucky with You."

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