Written by m. axton, b. levey and g. reeves
(as recorded by patsy cline november 8, 1956)
Once my love was good enough
True happiness we knew
Then fame and fortune came your way
And made a change in you
Youll find your ladder of success
Is not on solid ground
And when it starts to tumble
Pick me up on your way down
Chorus:
Pick me up when dreams are shattered
When false friends cannot be found
For you know Ill still be waiting
Pick me up on your way down
Youve hit the top, but it wont last
Theres just one way to go
The world youve chosen is not real
These things youll come to know
When folks say they dont know you
And youve lost your final round
When you find that you are lonely
Pick me up on your way down
Repeat chorus