I'll Go On Alone

Marty Robbins

About I'll Go On Alone

"I'll Go on Alone" is a song written and performed by Marty Robbins. The song reached #1 on the country chart in 1952. It was Robbins' first hit single. Performers on the song include Slim Harbert on bass, Johnny Gimble on fiddle, Floyd Lanning on guitar, and Harold Carmack on piano. The song was recorded at Jim Beck's studio.


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We're traveling down two different roads 
In worlds so far apart 
You want me yet there's something else 
Before me in your heart 
You're wanting me to change my life 
The way you're living yours 
But I can't change, I see no way 
You wanted me before 

If you don't want me like I am 
Then please don't pity me 
If you can't change a little bit 
Then why not set me free 
If we can't live together then 
It's best we live apart 
You go your way and I'll go mine 
We'll both make brand new starts 

There's nothing we can do it seems
We'll never get along
With you believing like you do
You say I live so wrong
But I can't change my way of life
I've lived it much too long
You'll either take me like I am
Or I'll go on alone 

So either say you want my love 
Or take the way you live 
Remember though before you get 
You've got to learn to give 
So if it's change my life or go 
Then go it's gonna be 
Cause I can't change my life when you 
Want something more than me

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Marty Robbins

Martin David Robinson (September 26, 1925 – December 8, 1982), known professionally as Marty Robbins, was an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. One of the most popular and successful country and Western singers of his era, for most of his nearly four-decade career, Robbins was rarely far from the country music charts, and several of his songs also became pop hits. more »

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14 facts about this song

Release Date
"I'll Go on Alone" was released by Marty Robbins in November 1952.
Chart Performance
The song achieved significant success, peaking at Number 1 on the Billboard country chart in February 8, 1953.
Songwriter
Marty Robbins himself penned the lyrics of "I'll Go on Alone".
Debut Single
The song is actually the debut single of Marty Robbins, thus marking the start of a successful music career.
Album Inclusion
"I'll Go on Alone" was later included in Robbins' album called "The Song of Robbins" in 1957.
Duration
The running time of the original version of the song is 2:42 minutes.
Song Theme
Lyrically, the song tells the story of a man who vows to move on alone after a failed relationship, thus reflecting the themes of independence, resilience, and heartbreak typically found in the country genre.
Influence
The success of the song helped set the stage for the popularity of Marty Robbins’ future songs and albums, establishing him as one of the leading country artists of his generation.
Record Label
The label that produced and released "I'll Go On Alone" is "Columbia Records".
Production
The song was recorded at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California.
Legacy
More than six decades after its release, "I'll Go on Alone" remains one of Marty Robbins' most beloved and recognized songs.
Covers
While Robbins' version is certainly the most recognized, other artists have covered "I'll Go on Alone," further attesting to its enduring popularity in the country music canon.
Music Style
The song remains a quintessential display of Robbins' style, merging the narrative lyricism of country with a distinct pop sensibility.
Grammy Hall of Fame
In 2016, this song was definitive in helping Marty Robbins posthumously get inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

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