Til I Can Make It on My Own
Tammy Wynette
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I'll need time To get you off my mind. And I may sometimes bother you; Try to be in touch with you; Even ask too much of you from time to time. Now and then, Lord, you know I'll need a friend Till I get used to losing you. Let me keep on using you Till I can make it on my own. I'll get by, But no matter how I try There'll be times you know I'll call. Chances are my tears will fall, And I'll have no pride at all from time to time. But they say, Oh, there'll be a brighter day, But till then I'll lean on you. That's all I mean to do Til I can make it on my own. Surely, someday, I'll look up and see the morning sun Without another lonely night behind me. Then I'll know I'm over you, and all my crying's done. No more hurtin' memories can find me. But till then, Lord, you know I'm gonna need a friend Till I get used to losing you, Let me keep on using you Till I can make it on my own. Till I can make it on my own.
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Written by: Billy Sherrill, George Richey, Tammy Wynette
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Recording History"Til I Can Make It on My Own" is a country music song co-written and first recorded by American singer-songwriter Tammy Wynette. It was released as a single in January 1976.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a huge success in the United States, reaching the top of Billboard's Hot Country Singles, making it Wynette's fifteenth number-one song on this chart.
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SongwritingWynette co-wrote this song with her producers, Billy Sherrill and George Richey. The lyrics express the emotions and struggles of a woman trying to cope with life after a break-up.
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CoversSeveral artists have covered "Til I Can Make It on My Own". Notably, country singer Kenny Rogers recorded a version for his 1996 album "Vote for Love". His rendition was a duet with Wynette and reached number 1 on the UK country charts.
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RecognitionThe song is widely considered one of Wynette's signature songs. It beautifully showcases her vocal range and emotional interpretation, making it a classic in country music.
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AwardsIn 1976, "Til I Can Make It on My Own" was nominated for the Country Music Association's "Song of the Year" award, highlighting its impact and popularity.
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AlbumThe song is the title track of Wynette's fifteenth studio album, which was released in 1976. The album also reached number one on the Top Country Albums chart.
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Personal ConnectionThe song is believed to reflect Wynette's personal experiences, especially her divorce from country superstar George Jones, which occurred just two years before the song's release.
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Pop Culture Use"Til I Can Make It on My Own" has been featured in several TV shows and movies, most notably in the 2000 film "Saving Grace".
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Artist LegacyTammy Wynette is often referred to as the "First Lady of Country Music". Her successful and influential career included a series of chart-topping hits, among which "Til I Can Make It on My Own" is a standout.
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