'Til I Get It Right
Tammy Wynette
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I'll just keep on fallin' in love til I get it right Right now I'm like a wounded bird hungry for the sky But if I try my wings and try long enough I'm bound to learn to fly So I'll just keep on fallin' in love til I get it right My door to love has opened out more times than in And I'm either fool or wise enough to open it again Cause I'll never know what's beyond the mountain til I reach The other side So I'll just keep on fallin' in love til I get it right If practice makes perfect then I'm near bout as perfect as I'll ever Be in my life So I'll just keep on fallin' in love til I get it right
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Written by: LARRY HENLEY, RED LANE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Genre"'Til I Get It Right" is a country song which solidifies Tammy Wynette's position as a significant figure in the history of country music.
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Release DateThe song was released in November 1972 as the first single from her ninth studio album, "'Till I Can Make It on My Own."
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Songwriters"'Til I Get It Right" was written by Red Lane and Larry Henley. These songwriters have penned a number of popular songs for various country stars.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a hit reaching no. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Country Singles chart. It thus represented another commercial triumph for Wynette.
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LengthThe song is 2 minutes and 39 seconds long, typical for a country song of that era.
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CollaborationsWynette released a version of the song as a duet with George Jones, her then-husband. This version was also well-received by fans and critics.
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Song MeaningThe song is about a woman who is struggling in her romantic relationships and promises to keep trying until she gets it right. This theme of perseverance in the face of hardship resonated with many listeners.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, a number of artists have covered the song, including Trisha Yearwood, who included it on her 1995 album, "The Song Remembers When."
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Legacy"'Til I Get It Right" is one of Tammy Wynette's most beloved songs. It continues to be played on country radio stations and at live performances, attesting to its enduring appeal.
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AwardsIn 1973, Tammy Wynette won the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for the song "'Til I Get It Right". The song became one of her signature songs.
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Album SuccessThe album "'Til I Can Make It on My Own" reached number 3 on the Country Billboard 200 album chart, making it a significant commercial success.
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Personal Life InfluenceThe song reflects Wynette's personal life, specifically her turbulent romantic relationships. Wynette was married five times in her life, and much of her music drew from her personal experiences.
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