I Fall To Pieces

Patsy Cline

About I Fall To Pieces

"I Fall to Pieces" is a single released by Patsy Cline in 1961, and was featured on her 1961 studio album, Showcase. Written by Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard, "I Fall to Pieces" was Cline's first number-one hit on the Country charts, and her second hit single to cross over onto the Pop charts. It was the first of a string of songs written by Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard (not always collaborating) for Cline. "I Fall to Pieces" became one of Cline's most-recognizable hit singles. It has also been classified as a Country music standard. 


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I fall to pieces
Each time I see you again
I fall to pieces
How can I be just your friend?

You want me to act like we've never kissed
You want me to forget (to forget)
Pretend we've never met (never met)

And I've tried and I've tried
But I haven't yet
You walk by and I fall to pieces

I fall to pieces
Each time someone speaks your name (speaks your name)
I fall to pieces
Time only adds to the flame

You tell me to find someone else to love
Someone who love me too (love me too)
The way you used to do (used to do)
But each time I go out with someone new
You walk by and I fall to pieces
You walk by and I fall to pieces

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Patsy Cline

Patsy Cline (September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963), born Virginia Patterson Hensley, was an American country music singer. Part of the early 1960s Nashville sound, Cline successfully "crossed over" to pop music. She died at age 30 at the height of her career in a private plane crash. She was one of the most influential, successful and acclaimed female vocalists of the 20th century. more »

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Written by: Hank Cochran, Harlan Howard

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, LEGACY OF HARLAN PERRY HOWARD, LLC, TRAVELLERS HOLLOW MUSIC

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"I Fall to Pieces" was written by renowned songwriters Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard in 1960. They are famous for their contributions to Country music.
Artist Credit
Although written by Cochran and Howard, the song is most famously associated with Patsy Cline, who recorded and released the song as a single.
Release Date
The song was recorded on November 16, 1960, and it was released as a single in January 1961.
Record Label
The record label that released "I Fall to Pieces" is Decca Records.
Chart Performance
"I Fall to Pieces" became Patsy Cline's first number one hit on the Country charts in 1961. It also made it to number twelve on the Pop charts, which showcased Cline's cross-genre appeal.
Career Impact
"I Fall to Pieces" was instrumental in establishing Patsy Cline's career. The song's success solidified Cline's place in the Country music industry and boosted her popularity.
Song Theme
"I Fall to Pieces" is about the pain of seeing an ex-lover and being unable to move on. The lyrics express the narrator's emotional turmoil and heartbreak.
Cover Versions
"I Fall to Pieces" was covered by many artists after Patsy Cline's recording, including Linda Ronstadt, Dottie West, Aaron Neville, Lorrie Morgan, and LeAnn Rimes.
Noteworthy Accolade
In 2003, "I Fall to Pieces" was ranked 238 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Tragic Connection
Sadly, Patsy Cline's version of this song has taken on a more poignant meaning after her untimely death in a plane crash in 1963. The song has since become emblematic of her influential but tragically short career.
Grammy Hall of Fame
In 1992, "I Fall to Pieces" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, which honors recordings of lasting artistic significance.

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