I'm Always On A Mountain When I Fall Lyrics
Merle Haggard
Lyrics
Most of my life I've almost been a winner
I've come so close but never really won
Just when I thought I finally made it
I found myself back where I started from
I hate to say I'm giving up but I believe
Losin's just become a way of life for me
Losin' wouldn't be so bad at all
But I'm always on a mountain when I fall
Then you came along and had me had me believing
For once in my life my luck had finally changed
And now you say you're gonna leave me
Seems everything I do winds up the same
I hate to say I'm giving up...
Losin' wouldn't be so bad at all
But I'm always on a mountain when I fall
Song & Lyrics Facts
Merle Haggard's "I'm Always On a Mountain When I Fall" was released in 1977 as the lead single from his album A Working Man Can't Get Nowhere Today. Written by Merle Haggard and Red Lane, it was recorded with The Strangers, Haggard's longtime backing band.
The song is an up-tempo country tune about trying to stay positive despite life's hardships. Its lyrics tell of how no matter what happens, one can always find strength and hope in themselves. It became a top 10 hit on the US Country Singles chart, peaking at number 6.