Red Bandana

red bandana by merle haggard capo 1 D G we left home when we was barely past eleventeen D A been back and fourth and all around through hell and rain D G i’ve loved you half of your life and ill keep on lovin you D A D but i can’t change and live the way you want me to we spend a lot of time out on the highway comin from some town we played along the way ss after 30 years of knowing me the way you do | | you know i cant change and live the way you want me to - i Chorus : but babe , A D that red bandana tied around your auburn hair A D you look like you ought to be somebody’s wife somewhere D G you ain’t never going to be no bobby mcgee but youre tryin to D A D but i can’t change and live the way you want me to every time you leave the stage i know you’ve had your fill and i wonder why you grew up and why i never will hey , i’m 41 today still going on 22 but i can’t change and live the way you want me to Chorus i can’t change and live the way you want me to