Please Help Me, I'm Falling
Hank Locklin
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Please help me, I'm falling In love with you Close the door to temptation Don't let me walk through Turn away from me, darling I'm begging you to Please help me, I'm falling In love with you I belong to another Whose arms have grown cold But I promised forever To have and to hold I can never be free, dear But when I'm with you I know that I'm losing The will to be true Please help me, I'm falling And that would be sin Close the door to temptation Don't let me walk in For I mustn't want you But, darling, I do Please help me, I'm falling In love with you
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Written by: Don Robertson, Hal Blair
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
CompositionThe song "Please Help Me, I'm Falling" was written by Don Robertson and Hal Blair.
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Chart SuccessIt was a major hit for Hank Locklin, reaching number one on the Billboard country singles chart in 1960 where it stayed for an impressive 14 weeks.
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Crossover PopularityWhile it is a country song, it was successful across other genres too and peaked at No.8 on the pop chart.
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Signature Song"Please Help Me, I'm Falling" became Hank Locklin's signature song and is one of the tracks he is best known for.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song has been covered by numerous artists, including Janie Fricke, Kitty Wells, Dolly Parton, and Loretta Lynn.
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Language Translations"Please Help Me, I'm Falling" has been translated into several languages, demonstrating its global appeal and enduring popularity.
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Answer SongShortly after the release of "Please Help Me, I'm Falling", another singer, Skeeter Davis, released a response song titled, "I'm Falling Too."
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Film AppearanceHank Locklin's version was featured in the 1989 movie "Next of Kin."
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Album TitleThe song also served as a title for Hank Locklin's album, further solidifying its prominence in his music career.
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Country Music History"Please Help Me, I'm Falling" is considered a classic in country music and is still frequently played on classic country radio stations today.
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