Recorded by: Merle Haggard Writer: Merle Haggard CHORUS G The Old Man From The Mountain's Comin' home, home, home Thought I'd better warn you A D So I called you on the phone G Get rid of Joe the grinder C G You better be there a- lone D 'Cause the Old Man From The Mountain's G Comin' home. G I've been a-workin in the sawmill C G I'm all up-tight and tense And I got word that someone's A D Been diggin' under my back fence G Thought I'd better call you C G Let you know to- day D That the Old Man From The Mountain's G On his way. CHORUS Been workin' my dang fool head off All for a dollar bill Now I need a bunch of good lovin' So I'm comin' down the hill Don't want no friendly henry's Warmin' up my bed And the Old Man From The Mountain Means what he said. CHORUS SOURCE: & The Strangers Merle Haggard Presents His 30th Album 1974 Capitol Records ST-1 1331