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 Quonset Hut studio, where he recorded the song. It was later coupled with "Mr. Record Man" o the B-side. While it failed to chart, the single received airplay.