Merle Travis Quotes & Sayings
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Famous Quotes By Merle Travis

I have known the fruits of strikes. The bitter and the sweet. Hunger and music. — Merle Travis

Who deserves more credit than the wife of a coal miner? Mother was one. — Merle Travis

My father and brothers were coal miners. — Merle Travis

The saddest songs are written when a person is happy. — Merle Travis

You load 16 tons, and what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt. St. Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go. I owe my soul to the company store. — Merle Travis