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More Than My Old Guitar
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Aug 30, 2026 updated
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Merle Haggard's song "More Than My Old Guitar" is a country ballad that expresses deep personal love, comparing it to the love of God for the poor. The lyrics emphasize that the singer's affection for a person surpasses even his cherished guitar, which he loves dearly. The song touches on family love and hints at spiritual themes, mentioning the Lord and the promise of what awaits after life. It conveys a sense of gratitude and devotion, blending earthly love with a subtle acknowledgment of divine love and eternal hope.
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More than my old guitar
More than my old guitar
I love my old guitar like God loves the poor
But I love you e-ven more
You know there's love in our family
And not a lot of hate to ignore
And love is for music and guitar for loving
But I love you e-ven more
More than my old guitar
More than my old guitar
I love my old guitar like God loves the poor
But I love you e-ven more
There'll be no need for saving
If you knew what the Lord had in store
What waits for after the mind can't imagine
But I love you e-ven more
More than my old guitar
More than my old guitar
I love my old guitar like God loves the poor
But I love you e-ven more