The Way I Am (Merle Haggard song)

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B-side "Wake Up" Genre Country Label MCA		Released March 15, 1980 Length 2:56 Writer(s) Sonny Throckmorton

"The Way I Am" is a song written by Sonny Throckmorton, and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard. It was released in March 1980 as the first single and title track from his album The Way I Am. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.

Cover versions

Alan Jackson recorded a version of the song on his 1999 album Under the Influence.

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy recorded the song on his 2007 album Ask Forgiveness.

Cody Jinks recorded the song for his 2016 album I'm Not The Devil.

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