A Place to Fall Apart

Merle Haggard, Janie Frickie

About A Place to Fall Apart

"A Place to Fall Apart" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard as a duet with Janie Fricke and backed by The Strangers. It was released in October 1984 as the second single from the album It's All in the Game. "A Place to Fall Apart" was the first single where both Haggard and Fricke worked together. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart. Haggard wrote the song with Willie Nelson and Freddy Powers.  


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2008
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I'll probably never see you eye to eye again
This letter's meant to be my last farewell
But you need to under-stand I'm nearly crazy
You need to know my life has gone to hell

Write me back and tell me why it ended
Send a letter that I can show my heart
I'll be somewhere between "I love you" and what you're feeling now
Lookin' for a place to fall apart

Looking for a place to fall apart
Trying to find a place that I can leave my heart
I need to be somewhere hidin' when I feel the teardrops start
Lookin' for a place to fall a-part

I can't seem to justify your leavin' me
I'm be-wildered as to how it all came down
I thought everything was fine until your phone call
The call that turned my world around
Send me word and tell me why it ended
I need some final proof to show my heart
I'll be somewhere between "I love you" and what you're feelin' now (I love you)
Lookin' for a place to fall apart

Looking for a place to fall apart
Trying to find a place that I can leave my heart
I need to be somewhere hidin' when I feel the teardrops start
Lookin' for a place to fall a-part

Looking for a place to fall apart
Trying to find a place that I can leave my heart
I need to be somewhere hidin' when I feel the teardrops start
Lookin' for a place to fall a-part

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Merle Haggard

Merle Ronald Haggard (born April 6, 1937) is an American country music song writer, singer, guitarist, fiddler and instrumentalist. Along with Buck Owens, Haggard and his band The Strangers helped create the Bakersfield sound, which is characterized by the unique twang of Fender Telecaster and the unique mix with the traditional country steel guitar sound, new vocal harmony styles in which the words are minimal, and a rough edge not heard on the more polished Nashville Sound recordings of the same era. more »

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Written by: FREDDY POWERS, MERLE HAGGARD, WILLIE NELSON

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11 facts about this song

Release Timing
"A Place to Fall Apart" is a song by Merle Haggard which was released in the year 1984.
Collaboration
The song was a collaboration between Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. Janie Fricke, the country female vocalist, also sang in the chorus.
Album Inclusion
"A Place to Fall Apart" was included on Haggard's "It's All in the Game" album.
Chart Position
The song became very popular, reaching number one on the country chart in the United States.
Composition Topics
The song is marked by its heart-wrenching lyrics dealing with themes of love, loss, and emotional vulnerability.
Co-writing
Haggard co-wrote this song with Willie Nelson and Freddy Powers. This collaboration marked a significant phase in Haggard's music career.
Reception
The song is a favorite among fans of country music. It has been praised for its lyrical depth and the powerful emotions that it evokes.
Duration
The song has a duration of 3 minutes and 39 seconds.
Performance
Merle Haggard's emotional rendition of the song is often seen as one of his most riveting performances.
Genre
"A Place to Fall Apart" is a classic example of Haggard's distinctive style of country music, also known as the Bakersfield Sound.
Song's Legacy
Despite being released over 35 years ago, “A Place to Fall Apart” remains not only one of Haggard’s most beloved songs, but also a stalwart of country music as a whole.

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