The Part Where I Cry

"The Part Where I Cry"
Single by Willie Nelson
B-side"Mr. Record Man"
ReleasedNovember 1961
RecordedAugust 22, 1961
StudioBradley Studios, Nashville, Tennessee
GenreCountry
Length2:12
LabelLiberty
Songwriter(s)Willie Nelson
Producer(s)Joe Allison
Willie Nelson singles chronology
"Nite Life"
(1960)
"The Part Where I Cry"
(1961)
"Willingly"
(1962)

"The Part Where I Cry" is a song written by country music singer Willie Nelson. After moving to Nashville in 1960, leveraged by the success of his songwriting, and helped by Harlan Howard, Nelson was signed by Joe Allison of Liberty Records.

In August 1961, his first session with the label was held at Bradley Studios, where he recorded the song. It was later coupled with "Mr. Record Man" on the B-side. While it failed to chart, the single received airplay.