What is who wrote are the good times really over?

"Are the Good Times Really Over" is a song written by American country musician Merle Haggard. The song was released in 1982 as a single from his album "Big City". It was written as a reflection of Haggard's nostalgic thoughts about the changes he saw happening in America during that time. The song laments the fading of traditional values and culture while acknowledging that progress and change is inevitable. It became a popular hit and is often considered a classic in the country music genre.