"'Til I Can Make It on My Own" is a song co-written and first recorded by American country music artist Tammy Wynette.
[1] Wynette noted on multiple occasions that the song was her personal favorite of all that she had written or recorded, and it would remain a staple of her concerts for the remainder of her career.
[2] Wynette wrote the song with George Richey and Billy Sherrill.
Kenny Rogers and Dottie West released their own version in July 1979 and took it up to #3 on the country charts.
Lulu Roman (of Hee Haw fame) released a cover on her 2013 album At Last featuring Georgette Jones (daughter of Tammy Wynette and George Jones) on harmony vocals.