Place to Fall Apart

Merle Haggard

About 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.  


Year:
2013
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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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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Place to Fall Apart" is a song by renowned American country singer Merle Haggard. Haggard is recognized as one of the top country musicians, with a successful musical career spanning six decades.
Collaboration
The song was co-written by Merle Haggard and his then-wife Leona Williams. Leona was a country singer who collaborated with Haggard on many songs during their marriage.
Chart Performance
"A Place to Fall Apart" was a huge success. It topped the Billboard Country Singles chart in 1984, marking Haggard's 33rd number-one country hit.
Album Release
The song originally appeared on the album "It's All in the Game," which was released in 1984. This album was Haggard's 47th studio album.
Genre
As with much of Haggard's work, "Place to Fall Apart" falls within the country music genre. It's particularly known for its elements of the "Bakersfield sound," a gritty style of country music that originated in the area where Haggard grew up.
Theme
The song deals with heartbreak and loneliness, common themes in Haggard's music. Haggard was renowned for his songwriting ability, and the lyrics of "A Place to Fall Apart" are a great example of this.
Music Video
The music video for "A Place to Fall Apart" featured Haggard performing the song with his band, giving audiences a chance to see him in action.
Radio Airplay
The song got a lot of radio airplay in 1984 and it helped establish Merle Haggard as one of the top country artists of the time.
Notable Covers
Several other artists have covered "A Place to Fall Apart," further proof of the song's enduring appeal. Among these artists are country singers Willie Nelson and Anne Murray.
Legacy
Even after so many years, the song remains a favorite among Haggard's fans and continues to be played on country music stations around the world. It is considered a classic example of Haggard's musical style and storytelling ability.

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