Closer By The Hour lyrics - Dolly Parton

You're the sweetest one I know
And I just can't let you go
I just dream of holding you inside my arms

I go home each night to stay
But I just can't stay away
And we get closer, closer by the hour

We get closer by the hour
Though we tried with all our power
To stay away from each other's arms
We get closer by the hour
Like the bee goes to the flower
Closer, closer by the hour

We come closer with each kiss
And I feel your lips insist
That I do your will and love you more and more

Although we know it's wrong
We can't stay where we belong
And We get closer, closer by the hour

We get closer by the hour
Though we tried with all our power
To stay away from each other's arms
We get closer by the hour
Like the bee goes to the flower
Closer, closer by the hour

I Washed My Face In The Morning Dew lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

The first strange town I was ever in the county was hangin' a man
And nobody cared if he lived or he died and I just didn't understand

So I washed my face in the morning dew bathed my soul in the sun
Washed my face in the morning dew and kept on moving along

The second strange town I was in they were laughing at a poor crippled man
Begging for nickels and dimes on the street and I just didn't understand

So I washed my face in the morning dew bathed my soul in the sun
Washed my face in the morning dew and kept on moving along

The third strange town that I was in was settled peaceful and nice
The rich got richer and the poor got poorer and to me it didn't seem right

So I washed my face in the morning dew bathed my soul in the sun
Washed my face in the morning dew and kept on moving along

Now someday times are bound to change it can't be very far
And each injustice that I have seen will come before the bar

Then I'll wash my face in the morning dew bathe my soul in the sun
Wash my face in the morning dew and my journey will be done

Jeannie's Afraid Of The Dark lyrics - Dolly Parton

Her two little feet would come running into
Our bedroom almost every night
Her soft little face would be wet from her tears
And her little heart pounding with fright
She'd hold out her arms, then she'd climb in beside us
In her small voice, we'd hear her remark

"Mommie and Daddy, can I sleep here with you
'Cause Jeannie's afraid of the dark"
One day in the summer, we took some flowers
To place on some old family graves
Jeannie said, "Mommy, ain't it dark in the ground
Oh, Daddy, I'd be so afraid"
Then she looked up at her daddy and me
And said somethin' that broke both our hearts
She said, "When I die, please don't bury me
'Cause Jeannie's afraid of the dark"

Jeannie was always afraid of the dark
And we never could understand why
'Cause we looked after Jeannie with the very best of care
Because Jeannie was our only child
Perhaps it was death that she was so afraid of
'Cause it took her one dark stormy night
I think we always knew that we'd never see Jeannie grown
'Cause it seemed she was destined to die
But on Jeannie's grave, we placed an eternal flame
That glows and never loses its spark
And on the darkest night, there's always a light
'Cause Jeannie's afraid of the dark

Our Jeannie's afraid of the dark

Holding On To Nothin' lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

We're holding on to nothing left to hold onto

I'm so tired of holding on to nothin'
The years have shown no kindness
For the hard times we've been through

We've squeezed the life from every dream
And still go right on bluffin'
With really nothin' left to hold onto

Oh, why do we keep holding on with nothing left to hold onto
Lets be honest with each other
That's the least that we can do
I feel guilty when they envy me and you
We're holding on with nothing left to hold onto

We were young and foolishly mistaken
Victims of a passion much too strong to be denied
With only tears to show for all the years that we've been fakin'
God only knows how long how hard we've tried

Oh, why do we keep holding on with nothing left to hold onto
Lets be honest with each other
That's the least that we can do
I feel guilty when they envy me and you
We're holding on with nothing left to hold onto

Slip Away Today lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

You jark back your hand away from mine
And I move my lips away from yours
Then quietly we sit trying to forget
Those deep running thoughts that run wild across our minds

You quickly stop the words you start to say
And we realize just how close we are
And we both know if we let ourselves go
We'll do something we'll be sorry for

Slip away today means sorrow tomorrow
It's love we know but we can't keep but yet we like to borrow
Trying to hold back emotions and desires
It's hard to keep from doing something we'll be sorry for

My love hungry heart begs for more
Of what your lips hold in store
But our conscience just won't let us at least tonight it kept us
From jumping off the deep end and going too far

But one of these nights you and I
Will be ruled by the passion of our hearts
And we both know that we let ourselves go
And do something that we'll be sorry for

Slip away today means sorrow tomorrow
It's love we know but we can't keep but yet we like to borrow
Trying to hold back emotions and desires
It's hard to keep from doing something we'll be sorry for
It's hard to keep from doing something we'll be sorry for

The Dark End Of The Street lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

(originally by James Carr)

At the dark end of the street, that's where we always meet
Hiding in shadows where we don't belong living in darkness to hide our wrong
You and me at the dark end of the street, you and me

I know that time's gonna take its toll, we have to pay for the love we stole
It's a sin and we know it's wrong, oh, but our love keeps a coming on strong
Steal away to the dark end of the street, you and me

They're gonna find us, yes, they're gonna find us
They're gonna find us, Lord, some day
You and me at the dark end of the street, you and me

And when the daylight hours roll 'round, and by ten we're both downtown
If we should meet, you just walk on by, oh, my darling, now please don't you cry
Tonight we'll meet at the dark end of the street, you and me

Just The Two Of Us lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

No we can't control the evil that surround us
But as long as we're together that's enough

If there were just the two of us how different things would be
No one could come between us from now on
The wagging tongues would speak no more the sounds of gossip gone
Without a prying ear to fall upon

No we can't control the evil that surround us
But as long as we're together that's enough
Though we have no power over those around us
We can act as if there's just the two of us

Though clouds of doubt may drift about upon a stormy sea
I'll only draw you nearer onto me
As long as we're together we'll never walk alone
We'll build a world of sunshine of our own

No we can't control the evil that surround us
But as long as we're together that's enough
Though we have no power over those around us
We can act as if there's just the two of us

Afraid To Love Again lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

If every time that you got hurt it left a scar
And if every dream you ever had broke your heart
If every time you made a plan the world came to an end
Then you'd know why I'm afraid to love again

If broken dreams are all it seems you've ever known
And hurt's the only thing you can depend upon
And if you should find misery to be your only friend
Then you'd know why I'm afraid to love again

If every time you look up a cloud should hide the sun
Pay dearly for each kindness ever shown to anyone
If everything you try should fail before you can begin
Then you'd know why I'm afraid to love again
Then you'd know why I'm afraid to love again

We'll Get Ahead Someday lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

We'll get ahead someday
We'll get ahead someday
If the sun comes up
And we both cut down
We'll get ahead someday

Well I get up early an' work hard all day
Listen to the troubles of my friends
But I don't realize 'til I get home
What an awful shape we're in

The car's wore out
The kids need shoes
Got a bill from the doctor today
The landlord said you'll get out tomorrow
If you don't get me some pay

We'll get ahead someday
We'll get ahead someday
If the sun comes up
And we both cut down
We'll get ahead someday

The paper says there's a sale downtown
I gotta have some money today
Well there's things at home
That ain't never been used
You bought last bargain day

Well you go out on Saturday night
You spend too much money on wine
Well I work hard all week long
And I gotta have a little fun sometimes

We'll get ahead someday
We'll get ahead someday
If the sun comes up
And we both cut down
We'll get ahead someday

Somewhere Between lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

I love you so much I can't let you go
And sometimes I believe you love me
But somewhere between your heart and mine
There's a door without any key

Somewhere between your heart and mine
There's a window that I can't see through
There's a wall so high it reaches the sky
Somewhere between me and you

Somewhere between your heart and mine
There's a love I can't understand
It's there for a while then it fades like a smile
And I'm left in the middle again

Somewhere between your heart and mine
There's a window that I can't see through
There's a wall so high it reaches the sky
Somewhere between me and you

The Party lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

As we were dressing to go out our little girl and boy
Came in and asked if they could go this time
We told them little girls and boys don't belong at parties
And that they should be in bed asleep by nine

The babysitter came in then and we kissed the kids goodbye
And told them that we'd be home soon and told them not to cry

Then we left for the party like we'd so often done
Thinkin' only of ourselves and not our little ones
The party started out wild and it grew wilder as the night wore on
With drinking, laughing, telling dirty jokes, nobody thinkin' of home
Then the stranger feeling came over me and it chilled me to the bones
And I told my wife that we'd better leave the party
'Cause I felt that we were needed at home
As we rode along I got to thinking of how the kids that mornin'
Had asked if we would take them to church the next day
And how I'd put 'em off like I'd so often done
By sayin' we'd probably get home too late
Then my thoughts were interrupted by the sound of sirens
As they cut through the still night air
Then we turned down our street that's when we saw the fire
The rest was like a nightmare
We took their little bodies to church the next day
Though we'd left the party early we still got home too late

I Can lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

I can lose myself in the beauty of a song
I can climb to the top of a cloud in the sky
I can soar through the heavens like a graceful eagle
I can swing from the wings of a butterfly

I can chase the wind down the canyons of my mind
I can catch it in the corner of my memory
I can make it breathe a breath of life into an old love that has died
And I can stand and reminisce a while

In my mind I can be anything I want to be
In my mind I can do anything I want to do
Except make my mind forget you

I can take a journey to the end of the rainbow
I can go there and back and never leave my room
I can change a heartache into a tiny snowflake
And I can take December and turn it into June

In my mind I can be anything I want to be
In my mind I can do anything I want to do
Except make my mind forget you

Just Between You And Me (1968) - Dolly Parton (with Porter Wagoner)












Because One Of Us Was Wrong lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

I'm sorry I was weak enough to step out on you
Well, I should have been strong enough not to step out on you too
I know that I'd hurt you and I stepped out for spite
Because one of us was wrong don't mean the other one was right

I'm not making excuses for myself I was wrong as I could be
But you shouldn't have cheapened yourself trying to get even with me
My conscience bothers me mine won't let me sleep at night
Because one of us was wrong don't mean the other one was right

Two wrongs don't make one right and now we both got heartaches
But if we both try we can forgive each other for our mistakes
We let no wonderful love slip through our hands we'd better hold on tight
Because one of us was wrong don't mean the other one was right
Because one of us was wrong don't mean the other one was right

The Last Thing On My Mind lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

(originally by Tom Paxton)

It's a lesson too late for the learning
Made of sand, made of sand
In the wink of an eye my soul is turnin'
In your hand, in your hand
Are you going away
With no word of farewell
Will there be not a trace left behind
Oh, I could've loved you better
Didn't mean to be unkind
You know that was the last thing on my mind

As we walk along my thoughts are tumblin'
Round and round, round and round
Underneath our feet are someplace rumblin'
Underground, underground

Are you going away
With no word of farewell
Will there be not a trace left behind
Oh, I could've loved you better
Didn't mean to be unkind
You know that was the last thing on my mind

I've got reason a plenty for goin'
This I know, this I know
The weeds have been steadily growin'
Please don't go, please don't go

Are you going away
With no word of farewell
Will there be not a trace left behind
I could've loved you better
Didn't mean to be unkind
You know that was the last thing on my mind

Are you going away
With no word of farewell
Will there be not a trace left behind
Oh, I could've loved you better
Didn't mean to be unkind
You know that was the last thing on my mind
You know that was the last thing on my mind

Love Is Worth Living lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

I know what you're thinking when you look at me
The love in your eyes is so easy to see
It's real and it's good what I feel for you
Love is worth living when you love like we do

I understand when you're not feeling well
If there's something on your mind I always can tell
I'm there when you need me and you're there when I need you
Love is worth living when you love like we do

Love is worth living when you love like we do
We found the happiness that very few do
You know that I want you and you know that I want you
Love is worth living when you love like we do

Love is worth living when you love like we do
We found the happiness that very few do
You know that I want you and you know that I want you
Love is worth living when you love like we do
Love is worth living when you love like we do

Just Between You And Me lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

So I feel so blue sometimes I want to die
And so I've got a broken heart so what
They say that time will heal all wounds in mice and men
And I know that someday I'll forget and love again

But just between you and me I've got my doubts about it
Just between you and me you're too much to forget

So I've lost the only one I've ever loved
And so I've never felt so low so what
I'll just tell myself each time I want to cry
That someday time will dry the teardrops from my eyes

Just between you and me I'm not so sure about it
Just between you and me you're too much to forget
You're too much to forget

Mommie, Ain't That Daddy lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

The snow was fallin' swiftly and it mounted on the street
Little footprints in the snow made by our children's feet
As I walked them to the good will store to get some clothes to wear
As we turned around the corner I saw you standing there
I tried to turn the children and walk the other way
I prayed they hadn't seen you then I heard the baby say
"Mommie, ain't that Daddy holding out his hand
Begging for money from that other man?"

They asked me "Ain't that Daddy?"
And "Yes" I had to say
And I wondered if I'd failed you
And made you turn this way

No, you didn't fail me, my weakness was just too strong
Because you see, I thought more of the bottle than our family and our home
No, you didn't fail me sweetheart, you loved me all you could
You had my babies and you loved me like no other woman ever would

You know I guess I'd be better off dead
Than in the awful ship I'm in
But death just don't seem to have a place for those that stay drunk on whiskey, wine and gin
You see I die a constant death over and over every day

If I could change, you know I'd do it for you, the babies and our home
But you might as well forget me for I'm just too forward gone
But I wish you would do me one last favor and do it just for me
When they ask you, "Momma ain't that Daddy?"
Just say "It used to be"

4-0-33 lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

Well, the two new people that's moved to the middle of the block
And we're at the top of the town and don't you think we're not
Well, we found love and happiness people envy us you see
For we found heaven right here on earth at 4-0-33

Yes, we found what most people are looking for
And it's not a lotta money to spend on real fine car
But it's so when and where a bird flies and sings so free
And there's whole lotta winds in this little house at 4-0-33

Four thousandth block proves what true love can do
Once a lonely place but was sold to me and you

Oh, all around the house you can see little children play
But they're not as a people's kids were proud to say
They are the symbol of our love for all the world to see
They're a part of heaven right here on earth at 4-0-33

Our love's on the day you can see many people drive by
For look at the house they think there from the sky
They think this place would make them as happy as you and me
And the whole town's tryin' to buy our house at 4-0-33

Four thousandth block proves
And we're not gonna sale our happy little house at 4-0-33
Wouldn't take a pretty thing for the love we had at 4-0-33

Sorrow's Tearing Down The House lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

I met you and we married we planned our future well
We built our home on happiness then suddenly it fell
It wasn't long there after our love began to tilt
Sorrow's tearing down the house that happiness once built

First came the weekly parties that never seemed to end
And then came the heartbreak brought by so-called friends
I guess that I'm as much to blame and while we share the guilt
Sorrow's tearing down the house that happiness once built

First came the weekly parties that never seemed to end
And then came the heartbreak brought by so-called friends
I guess that I'm as much to blame and while we share the guilt
Sorrow's tearing down the house that happiness once built
Sorrow's tearing down the house that happiness once built

This Time Has Gotta Be Our Last Time lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

Here we are again going in this cheap place
What if was seen by a friend and they recognize our face
We both know that it's wrong we both should be at home
This time has gotta be our last time

I know that you want me just as much as I want you
You've got a family and I've got one too
From now on we must stay apart we just can't break all their hearts
This time has gotta be our last time

This time has gotta be our last time
We'll put our rings back on our hands
Your conscience hurt you well mine does too
I'm not this kind of woman and I'm not this kind of man
We just can't go on cheating neither of us is this kind
This time has gotta be our last time
This time has gotta be our last time

Before I Met You lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

I thought I had seen pretty girls in my time
But that was before I met you
I never saw one that I wanted for mine
But that was before I met you
I thought I was swinging the world by the tail
I thought I could never be blue
I thought I'd been kissed and I thought I'd been loved
But that was before I met you

I thought I'd stay single always be free
But that was before I met you
I said that no sweet thang could ever hold me
But that was before I met you

I thought I was swinging the world by the tail
I thought I could never be blue
I thought I'd been kissed and I thought I'd been loved
But that was before I met you

That was before I met you

Home Is Where The Hurt Is lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

We're well known in every honky tonk in town
Not a night goes by that we don't make the rounds
People wonder why we choose to live this way
Why don't they ever stay at home I hear them say

But home is where the hurt is
Cause love doesn't live there anymore
Home is where the hurt is
That's why we don't stay at home much anymore

What was once our happy home has come to be
A place to fuss and fight and disagree
Our lonely house with wall to wall regret
And these bright lights somehow help us to forget

Cause home is where the hurt is
Cause love doesn't live there anymore
Home is where the hurt is
That's why we don't stay at home much anymore
That's why we don't stay at home much anymore

Two Sides To Every Story lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

Two sides to every story we didn't stay that out if we'll take time
Two sides to every story you tell yours and I tell mine

Well, where were you last night when I came home
When I came in you were out and gone
Well, I waited up till up to two then I went downtown to look for you
So how's about tellin' me where you were at
Well, me and the boys stopped off for a drink or two
(Now ain't you a pretty thing)
Well, we got to drinkin' and I guess that time just flew
Well, the time must've flown for you all right
'Cause I thought you're gonna stay out all night
And I told myself I ain't puttin' up to that

There's always two sides to every story we didn't stay that out if we'll take time
Two sides to every story you tell yours and I tell mine

You said you went downtown to look for me
Did you have to dress up fancy as could be
You know I never leave the house you know jacky clothes lookin' like slut
And I's downtown just to look in my best for you
Now I'm not accusin' you of doin' wrong
But that's awful late for you to be out and gone
Now look who's talkin' bout bein' late and I went about to sit and wait
Why you were at that when with no tellin' who

There's always two sides to every story we didn't stay that out if we'll take time
Two sides to every story you tell yours and I tell mine
There's always two sides to every story we didn't stay that out if we'll take time
Two sides to every story you tell yours and I tell mine

Put It Off Until Tomorrow lyrics - Porter Wagoner & Dolly Parton

Put it off until tomorrow
Wo-wo
You've hurt me enough today
You say our love is over
That you have found another
You say you're going away

But leave me tomorrow
Wo-wo
You've hurt me enough today

You've hurt me enough today
I can't believe the words you say
But I must accept the fact
You won't be coming back

Oh, stay
Stay just one more day
Loneliness isn't far away

Put it off until tomorrow
Wo-wo
You've hurt me enough today
Put it off until tomorrow
Wo-wo
You've hurt me enough today

Just Because I'm A Woman (1968)












You're Gonna Be Sorry lyrics - Dolly Parton

Some day you're gonna want me but I ain't gonna be around
Some day you'll find you miss the kiss that you're forever turnin' down
When you decide you want the love that once you could've had
Well that's gonna be to bad and you're gonna be sorry

You're gonna be sorry for all the dirty deals you've handed me
All the nights you stayed away you wished you'd spent with me
While you were busy makin' out, I was busy makin' plans for checkin' out
And when you find this out, you're gonna be sorry

You'll wake up cryin for me like I've done so many nights for you
You'll walk the floor and you'll call my name but I ain't gonna hear you
You'll curse the night and you'll hate yourself for ever doin' me wrong
But I'm gonna be long gone and you're gonna be sorry

You're gonna be sorry for all the dirty deals you've handed me
All the nights you've stayed away you wished you'd spent with me
While you were busy makin' out, I was busy makin' plans for checkin' out
And when you find I'm gone, you're gonna be sorry

You're gonna be sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry

I Wish I Felt This Way At Home lyrics - Dolly Parton

If I, could be with you forever
My restless heart
Would never want to roam

I've never been loved
The way you love me

I wish I felt this way at home
When you kiss me
It's words without speaking
And I don't believe that
God would call this wrong
Your arms are the refuge
I was seeking

I wish I felt this way at home

But I don't, and I won't
We did all that we could

He and I
We tried hard
But it's just no good
I may never be free
Cause I've no reason
And I don't expect you to wait that long
But I'll say one more time

As I'm leavin'

I wish I felt this way at home

Yes, I wish I felt this way at home

False Eyelashes lyrics - Dolly Parton

Folks back home think I'm a star now when they hear my records play
They say there home town girl made good and she'd go a long long way
Mom wonders why I don't drive back in that big fine car I own
The truth is I don't have a car and I'm ashamed to go back home

A pair of false eye lashes and a tube of cheap lipstick
A pair of worn out high heel shoes and a dress doesn't fit
These are all my possessions all I have to my name
And a record played in my home town is my only claim to fame

I'm so glad that dad can't see me now, his favorite little girl
Singing in this dingy place on the wrong side of the world
And I'm glad that I can't see the boy that offered me his name
For I was blind and turned from him in this empty search for fame

A pair of false eye lashes and a tube of cheap lipstick
A pair of worn out high heel shoes and a dress doesn't fit
These are all of my possessions, all I have to my name
And a record played in my home town is my only claim to fame

Yes a record played in my home town is my only claim to fame

I'll Oil Wells Love You lyrics - Dolly Parton

I met a man in Texas
And oh, he was so fine
And I said to myself
Self, I'm gonna make him mine
He owned a lot of oil wells and his bank roll sure was healthy
And I new if I married him I'd suddenly be wealthy
Oh I'll oil wells love you
I'll oil wells care
I'll oil wells need you
I want you oil wells dear

Well I never had no money
Not a penny to my name
And I said I'd find a rich man
And I'd love my way to fame
So he took mt in his arms
And I cuddled up real near
The money bug then bit me and I wispered in his ear

Oh, I'll oil wells love you
I'll oil wells care
I'll oil wells need you
I want you oil wells dear

He looked in to my eyes and thought he saw a love light shine
Nearly did he know that that light was dollar signs
Now that we are married there ain't nothin' left to tell
We'll live happily ever after because all is well that ends well

Oh, I'll oil wells love you
I'll oil wells care
I'll oil wells need you
I want you oil wells dear

The Only Way Out (Is To Walk Over Me) lyrics - Dolly Parton

The only way out
Is to walk over me
So you found someone else
And you're going to leave
Did she tell you
I don't love you?
Did you really believe?

On the floor, by the door
I'll be down on me knees

[Chorus:]
Cause the only way out
Is to walk over me

You don't hear and you don't feel
But i know you can see
And just to prove that i love you,
I'll crawl at your feet

Just look down, at the ground
Where your footprints will be

[Chorus]

[Bridge:]
You have put me
Just as low
As anyone ought to go
But i'll lay down beside
What's left of my pride
If you go, then you'll
Know, cause you can't help
But see that
The only way out is to walk
Over me

[Bridge]

Yes the only way out
Is to walk over me

Little Bit Slow To Catch On lyrics - Dolly Parton

I'm a little bit slow to catch on
But when I do, I'm caught on
A little bit slow to move on
But your baby is a' movin' on, on
Your baby is a' movin' on

Well, I couldn't see the light for the brightness
Of the sweet little smile you gave me
I couldn't see how you were cheatin' on me
But finally I'm a catchin' on, on
Finally, I'm a' catchin' on

I'm a little bit slow to catch on
But when I do, I'm caught on
A little bit slow to move on
But your baby is a' movin' on, on
Your baby is a' movin' on

I couldn't see the hurt for the happy
And at first that's the way you made me
It took me a while to get your style
But finally I'm a' catchin' on, on
Finally I'm a' catchin' on

I'm a little bit slow to catch on
But when I do, I'm caught on
A little bit slow to move on
But your baby is a' movin' on, on
Your baby is a' movin' on

You say you can't see the light for the darkness
That surrounds you since I'm gone
You can't eat or sleep 'cause you're lonely
Well, finally you're catchin' on, on
Finally you're a' catchin' on

I'm a little bit slow to catch on
But when I do, I'm caught on
A little bit slow to move on
But your baby is a' movin' on, on
Your baby is a' movin' on

I'm a little bit slow to catch on
But when I do, I'm a caught on
A little bit slow to move on
But your baby is a' movin' on, on
Your baby is a' movin' on

The Bridge lyrics - Dolly Parton

The bridge, so high
The bridge, so tall
Here is where it started
On the bridge
The moon is big and yellow
And the stars are all a' glow
From the bridge, I see reflections
In the waters far below

You kissed me for the first time here
An' held me awfully tight
And the bridge became our favorite place
We came here often in the night

And one night while standing on the bridge
Desire swept through us both
Passion took us by the hand
And showed us where to go

From the bridge we saw a meadow
So we ran together there
Where we found love together
Our emotions filled the air

The bridge, so wide
The bridge, so long
Where once we stood together
Tonight I stand alone

Tonight, while standing on the bridge
My heart is beating wild
To think that you could leave me here
With our unborn child

My feet are moving slowly
Closer to the edge
Here is where it started
And here is where I'll end it...

Love And Learn lyrics - Dolly Parton

That's the way love is, you have to love and learn
I've lost again
Why can't I win?
These tears that I cry
Make my eyes burn

Each new love I find
Turns out to be the wrong kind
And it looks like I'll
Just have to love and learn

Love and learn
Hurt and yearn
For someone who will
Love me in return

I'll be hurt many times
Before the right one, I find
But that's the way love is
You have to love and learn

Love and learn
Just hurt and yearn
For someone
Who will love me in return

I'll be hurt many times
Before the right one, I find
But that's the way love is
You have to love and learn
Yes, that's the way love is
You have to love and learn

I'm Running Out Of Love lyrics - Dolly Parton

I'm running out of love and I'm running out of patience
You seem to get worse every day
I'm running out of love, better learn to resist temptation
Or someday you'll wake up and I'll be far away

How long did you think you could keep on doing me wrong
How long did you think I'd stay quiet and take it
The love I had for you is almost gone
And I ain't gonna let you take my heart and break it

I'm running out of love and I'm running out of patience
You seem to get worse every day
I'm running out of love, better learn to resist temptation
Or someday you'll wake up and I'll be far away

You come and go just any time you want to
And you never bother to tell me where your going
And I wonder if there's anything you don't do
Someday you'll pay for the wild seed your sewing

I'm running out of love and I'm running out of patience
You seem to get worse every day
I'm running out of love, better learn to resist temptation
Or someday you'll wake up and I'll be far away

Just Because I'm A Woman lyrics - Dolly Parton

I can see you're disappointed
By the way you look at me
And I'm sorry that I'm not
The woman you thought I'd be
Yes, I've made my mistakes
But listen and understand
My mistakes are no worse than yours
Just because I'm a woman

So when you look at me
Don't feel sorry for yourself
Just think of all the shame
You might have brought somebody else

Just let me tell you this
Then we'll both know where we stand
My mistakes are no worse than yours
Just because I'm a woman

Now a man will take a good girl
And he'll ruin her reputation
But when he wants to marry
Well, that's a different situation

He'll just walk off and leave her
To do the best she can
While he looks for an angel
To wear his wedding band

Now I know that I'm no angel
If that's what you thought you'd found
I was just the victim of
A man that let me down

Yes, I've made my mistakes
But listen and understand
My mistakes are no worse than yours
Just because I'm a woman

No, my mistakes are no worse than yours
Just because I'm a woman

Baby Sister lyrics - Dolly Parton

Baby sister what a waste to see you in this place
I lose my mind from worrying over you
In a bar room filled with people all higher than a steeple
But I know why you do the things you do

And I curse the man that made you what you are today
I hope he dies a thousand times a thousand ways
Your eyes are filled with tears, sis lets get out of here
Cause I love you baby sister, lets go home

And I curse the man that made you what you are today
I hope he dies a thousand times a thousand ways
Your eyes are filled with tears, sis lets get out of here
Cause I love you baby sister, lets go home
Cause I love you baby sister, lets go home

Try Being Lonely lyrics - Dolly Parton

Suppose you wanted someone the way I want you
Just imagine your body, mind and soul breaking in two
Walk the floor each night, shed tears you can't conceal
Just try being lonely, then you'll know just how I feel

I saw you with your new love and oh it hurt me so
Funny how I see your face everywhere I go
You smiled and looked to be so happy as you passed by
So I hurried around the corner so you wouldn't see me cry

Suppose you wanted someone the way I want you
Just imagine your body, mind and soul breaking in too
Walk the floor each night, shed tears you can't conceal
Just try being lonely, then you know just how I feel
Just try being lonely, then you know just how I feel

Hello, I'm Dolly (1967)












Dumb Blonde lyrics - Dolly Parton

Don't try to cry your way out of this
Don't try to lie or I'll catch you in it
Don't try to make me feel sorry for you
Just because I'm blonde
Don't think I'm dumb
Cause this dumb blonde ain't nobody's fool
When you left you thought I'd sit
An' you thought I'd wait
An' you thought I'd cry
You called me a dumb blonde
Ah, but somehow I lived through it
And you know if there's one thing this blonde has learned
Blondes have more fun

You flew too high up off the ground
It's stormy wheater an' had to come back down
But I've found new thread for my old spool
Just because I'm blonde
Don't think I'm dumb
Cause this dumb blonde ain't nobody's fool

When you left you thought I'd sit
An' you thought I'd wait
An' you thought I'd cry
You called me a dumb blonde
Ah, but somehow I lived through it
And you know if there's one thing this blonde has learned
Blondes have more fun

You flew too high up off the ground
It's stormy wheater an' had to come back down
But I've found new thread for my old spool
Just because I'm blonde
Don't think I'm dumb
Cause this dumb blonde ain't nobody's fool

Your Ole Handy Man lyrics - Dolly Parton

I have to mow the lawn
And I have to wash the car
And I'd just like to know
Just who you think you are
I'm gettin' tired of wagging
That old heavy garbage can
Your woman's gettin' tired
Of being your ole handy man

I have to run your water
And I have to wash your back
And I have to scrub the tub
After you have had your bath

You're as helpless as a baby
But I love you, understand
I'm just gettin' tired
Of being your ole handy man

Your woman's gettin' tired of being your ole handy man
Now I know you've got ten fingers
But where's your helpin' hand
I've just made a decision
I've stood all I'm gonna stand
Your woman's gettin' tired of being your ole handy man

I do everything for you
You never help yourself
An' I think I'd die from shock
If you raised a hand to help
Well, I'm not gonna keep it up
That's what you got planned
Your woman's gettin' tired of being your ole handy man

Your woman's gettin' tired of being your ole handy man
Now I know you got ten fingers
But where's that helpin' hand
I've just made a decision
I've stood all I'm gonna stand
Your woman's gettin' tired of being your ole handy man

Your woman's gettin' tired of being your ole handy man

I Don't Wanna Throw Rice lyrics - Dolly Parton

She married the one I love today
When my back was turned she took him away
Now while they're all outside, waiting to throw rice
What I want to throw will surely black her eyes
'Cause I don't want to throw rice
I want to throw rocks at her
She took the only love I had
No, I don't want to throw rice
I want to throw rocks at her
It would be a way to hurt her 'cause she hurt me so bad

Well I never stole nothin' in my life
But if I get the chance I'll steal him from his wife
'Cause all is fair in love and war, maybe I'm carryin' this too far
But I feel like tying dynamite to her side of the car

No I don't want to throw rice
I want to throw rocks at her
She took the only love I had
No, I don't want to throw rice
I want to throw rocks at her
It would be a way to hurt her 'cause she hurt me so bad

Put It Off Until Tomorrow lyrics - Dolly Parton

Put it off until tomorrow
Wo-wo
You've hurt me enough today
You say our love is over
That you have found another
You say you're going away

But leave me tomorrow
Wo-wo
You've hurt me enough today

You've hurt me enough today
I can't believe the words you say
But I must accept the fact
You won't be coming back

Oh stay
Stay just one more day
Loneliness isn't far away

Put it off until tomorrow
Wo-wo
You've hurt me enough today
Put it off until tomorrow
Wo-wo
You've hurt me enough today

I Wasted My Tears lyrics - Dolly Parton

I wasted my tears
When I cried over you
I wasted my tears
When I cried over you
I should've known
You would never be true
I loved and I lost you
Now I'm so blue
I wasted my tears
When I cried over you

You said that you loved me
And would always be true
Now you gone'n left me
Oh, what will I do
Oh, why did you leave me
For somebody new
I wasted my tears
When I cried over you

I wasted my time
When I spent it with you
But one is so blind
When love is so new
Now out of my fears have come true
I wasted my tears
When I cried over you

I wasted my tears
When I cried over you

Something Fishy lyrics - Dolly Parton

There must be something fishy going on
You said you were goin' on a fishin' trip with some old friend
You said that you'd be home tonight somewhere around ten
Well here it is, it's two o'clock and you're still not at home
I think there's something fishy goin' on

I think that I'm a sucker that's swallowing your line
I try to make myself believe that it's all in my mind
But you never asked me if I'd like to go along
So there must be something fishy goin' on

[Chorus:]
There's something fishy goin' on
On these fishin' trips you're goin' on
I'm gettin' tired of stayin' home alone

Some night when you come home and discover that I'm gone
You can bet there's something fishy goin' on

I guess some large-mouth bass left that lipstick on your shirt
I don't think you're a fisherman, honey
I think you're a flirt
Well if you're goin' fishin' then why don't you bring 'em home
I think there's something fishy goin' on

[Chorus]

Yes, you can bet there's something fishy goin' on

Fuel To The Flame lyrics - Dolly Parton

You kindle the fire of love inside me
Each time our lips meet
I'm not strong when we're alone
Your kisses make me weak
You must know how I feel
But do you feel the same
Everytime you kiss me
You add fuel to the flame
My eyes light up when I see you
I burn with desire
Each time you're near
You say you'll care
But still I'm not sure
But please don't ask me to love you
If you're not gonna change my name

Everytime you touch me
You add fuel to the flame
This fire you started inside me
Has reached my very soul
You're adding fuel to a flame
That's already burning out of control
When you give me your name
I give you everything
Everytime you kiss me
Adds fuel to the flame
Yes everytime you touch me
You add fuel to the flame

The Giving And The Taking lyrics - Dolly Parton

I keep on a' givin'
And I took all the takin'
I gave all my love to you
And I took all your hurt
I treated you so good
But you treated me like dirt
They say love is give and take
Now my poor heart is breakin'
I keep on a' givin'
And I took all the takin'
I always gave you everything
That I knew how to give I would for you
I treated you too good for my own good
Now I'm along and left forsaken
I keep on a' givin'
And took all the takin'
The giving and the takin'
Has caused my heart to break
I've given all that I can give
And I have taken all that I can take

The giving and the takin'
Has caused my heart to break
I've given all that I can give
And I have takin' all that I can take

I'm In No Condition lyrics - Dolly Parton

Don't look at me with love in your eyes
Go look at somebody that can make it worthwhile
I'm hurt from a love affair I didn't want in
I'm in no condition to try to love again
Don't smile at me because it's no use
'Cause I don't have a smile that I can give to you
Someday, you might look me up, but let me be till then
For I'm in no condition to try to love again
I'm in no condition to try to love again

Man I love just broke my heart
And it must have time to mend
He have me the breeze
Now he's gone with the wind
I'm in no condition to try to love again

I'm in no condition to try to love again
Man I love just broke my heart
And it must have time to mend
He have me the breeze
Now he's gone with the wind
I'm in no condition to try to love again

No, I'm in no condition to try to love again

The Company You Keep lyrics - Dolly Parton

Yes, you're known by the company you keep
You say you're doin' nothing wrong
I don't believe you are
I'm only trying to help you sis
Before you go too far
Cause I think you're an angel
But folks think that you're cheap
Cause you're known by the company you keep

Please listen to your big sister
I feel I know what's best for you
I feel that I must warn you sis
That's the least that I could do
I'm not accusing you of anything
I know it's fun you see
But you're known by the company you keep

The company you keep keeps you out too long
Mom and dad don't go to sleep until you get home
Sis, you're gettin' in too deep
You'd better look before you leave
Cause you're known by the company you keep

Sis, you're gettin' in too deep
The road of life is steep
And you're known by the company you keep

I've Lived My Life lyrics - Dolly Parton

I've lived my life and I'm only eighteen
I left the country for the city
Thought I was smart but I was silly
I should've known I'd get in trouble being so green
I've lived my life and I'm only eighteen
I met a boy and learned to love him
I would have done anything for him
I loved him more than anything I've ever seen

I've lived my life and I'm only eighteen

Only eighteen but its all over
I ruined my life to please my lover
I made him happy, he made me cry
Then said goodbye

I've lived my life and I'm only eighteen

Only eighteen but its all over
I ruined my life to please my lover
I made him happy, he made me cry
Then said goodbye

I've lived my life and I'm only eighteen
I've lived my life and I'm only eighteen

The Little Things lyrics - Dolly Parton

You never send me flowers
Or ever buy me candy
You never bring me pretty things
When you come to see me
And you forgot my birthday
Oh I wish you could see
How I miss
The little things
That you don't do for me

You never say that I look nice
Or that you're proud of me
You overlook
The little things
That you should see

These little things are big enough to hurt
But too small to make me want to leave
But I do miss
The little things
That you don't do for me

Now how can I miss flowers
That never reach my door
How can I taste candy
That's still at the candy store

These little things mean a lot to me
To you they may be silly
But I do miss
The little things
That you don't do for me
Yes I miss
The little things
That you don't do for me

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19th Amendment lyrics - Dolly Parton

(We want the vote)
(We want the vote)

August 18, 1920: Woman Suffrage Amendment Ratified

Women have been fighting for the legal right to vote since the 1840's. In 1890 the National American Woman Suffrage Association, NAWSA, was established with Susan B. Anthony its leading force. But women have been fighting for their rights since the very beginning of time

First they said we couldn't dance
Then said we couldn't drink
And unless some man allowed it
They said we couldn't think
They said we shouldn't speak 'til we were spoken to
Well, there was just so much back then We weren't allowed to do

But the first bite of that apple I guess revealed the truth
That's when Eve got smart
And that's why Adam don't like fruit
But that ol' tree of knowledge
Had some limbs that broke
We had to fight for women's rights
They said we couldn't vote

It is the duty of the women of this country to secure for themselves the sacred right to vote

We've carried signs, we've cussed at times
Marched up and down the streets
We had to fight for women's rights
Wore blisters on our feet
We got tired of seein' all our dreams go up in smoke
Burdens more than we could tote
Having lies crammed down our throats
But that ol' dam finally broke
When women finally got the right to vote
(We want the vote)
(We want the vote)

They said a woman's place
Was staying in her hut
Washin', cookin', cleanin'
Wipin' baby's butts
They said she'd never see the day
We'd equal up to them
But here we are, we've come so far
I guess we sure showed them

The first bite of that apple I guess revealed the truth
That's when Eve got smart
And that's why Adam don't like fruit
But that ol' tree of knowledge
Had some limbs that broke
We had to fight for women's right
They said we couldn't vote

(We want the vote)
(We want the vote)
(We want the vote)
(We want the vote)

We were defiant, I'll admit
But we all knew we couldn't quit
‘Cause the suffrage amendment must be passed
We protested, we cried out
Finally it came about
Ratified by Tennessee, we won at last

And the first bite of that apple
I guess revealed the truth
That's when Eve got smart
And that's why Adam don't like fruit
But that ol' tree of knowledge
Had some limbs that broke
We had to fight for women's rights
We won the right to vote

They thought we were a joke
They tried to dash our hopes
With every word they spoke
They tried to revoke
A woman's right to vote
But we made it!

And August 18, 1920: Woman Suffrage Amendment was ratified

(We want the vote)
(We want the vote)
(We want the vote)
(We want the vote)
(We want the vote)
(We want the vote)
(We want the vote)
(We want the vote)

5 To 9 lyrics - Dolly Parton

Well, I tumble outta bed and stumble to the kitchen
Pour myself a cup of ambition
Yawn, and stretch, and try to come to life
Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumping
Out on the street, the traffic starts jumping
With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5

Working 9 to 5, what a way to make a living
Barely getting by, it's all taking and no giving
They just use your mind and they never give you credit
It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it
Working 5 to 9, you've got passion and a vision
'Cause it's hustling time, only way to make a living
Gonna change your life, do something that gives it meaning
With a website that is worthy of your dreaming

Well, you got dreams and you know they matter
Be your own boss, climb your own ladder
That moment's getting closer by the day
And you're in the same boat with a lotta your friends
Launching ideas you all believe in
The tide's gonna turn and it's all gonna roll your way

Working 5 to 9, making something of your own now
And it feels so fine to build a business from your know-how
Gonna move ahead and there's nothing that you can't do
When you listen to that little voice inside you, yeah
5 to 9, you've got passion and a vision
'Cause it's hustling time, only way to make a living
Gonna change your life, do something that gives it meaning
With a website that is worthy of your dreaming

5 to 9, you keep working, working, working
Working 5 to 9, till your dreams come true
Working 5 to 9, you keep dreaming, dreaming, dreaming
5 to 9, 5 to 9, you can do it

A Smoky Mountain Christmas lyrics - Dolly Parton

I'm dreaming of a Smoky Mountain Christmas
With the kids around the fireplace stringing popcorn for the tree
I'm dreaming of a Smoky Mountain Christmas
With nothing much that money buys, but everything worthwhile in life
Dreaming of a Smoky Mountain Christmas

"You can take the girl from the country" I have heard 'em say
But you'll never take the country from the girl
And me I've been a rambler for the better part of life
But no matter where I ramble in this world
I keep dreaming of a cabin in my Smoky Mountain home
Remembering my life there as a child
Just as free as the butterflies, the hummingbirds and streams
As different as the snowflakes on the windows of my life

And I'm dreaming of a Smoky Mountain Christmas
With the kids around the fireplace making angels for the tree
I'm dreaming of a Smoky Mountain Christmas
With nothing much that money buys but everything worth while in life
Dreaming of a Smoky Mountain Christmas

Yes I'm dreaming of a Smoky Mountain Christmas
With the kids around the fireplace stringing popcorn for the tree
I'm dreaming of a Smoky Mountain Christmas
With nothing much that money buys, but everything worthwhile in life
Dreaming of a Smoky Mountain Christmas

Yes, I'm dreaming of a Smoky Mountain Christmas

About Susan, About Your Woman lyrics - Dolly Parton

I know you want to put the blame on me
You want me to be the one to leave
You'd think that I don't know about your plan
But I have always known about Susan

You don't want to tell me how it is
But you've already told me in your kiss
And I just want you to know I understand
And I have always known about Susan

I love you and I want you to be happy
Whether it be with or without me
And if Susan's the one that can love and make you happy
God bless her for loving you for me

You're free to go and you don't owe me nothin'
But in my heart, I know you understand
And I thank you for the time that you spent with me
But I have always known about Susan

I love you and I want you to be happy
Whether it be with or without me
And if Susan's the one that can love and make you happy
God bless her for loving you for me

I have always known about Susan

Almost Too Early For Christmas lyrics - Jimmy Fallon & Dolly Parton

It's almost too early for Christmas
Too soon to be singing this song
There's still Halloween decorations
And haters will say that it's wrong
Let's turn on the lights for Mariah
Tell Rudolph to shine up his nose
It's almost too early for Christmas
But why don't we see how it goes?
Why don't we see how it goes?

So jingle bells
And deck the halls
I'm coming home
I miss you all
I'm giving thanks
For Santa's sleigh
So grab your deer
And make it rain

Even in the autumn weather
We'll be wearing ugly sweaters
So string up the lights (string up the lights)
This time of night (this time of night)
We're having the time of lives (the time of our lives)

It's almost too early for Christmas
Too soon to be singing this song
There's still Halloween decorations
And haters will say that it's wrong
Let's turn on the lights for Mariah
Tell Rudolph to shine up his nose
It's almost too early for Christmas
But why don't we see how it goes?

Window displays all full of snow
Candy cane clouds are comin'
Go... put on your sugar coat
It's...

Almost too early for Christmas (almost too early)
Too soon to be singing this song (singing this song)
There's still Halloween decorations (too early)
And haters will say that it's wrong
Let's turn on the lights for Mariah
Tell Rudolph to shine up his nose
It's almost too early for Christmas
But why don't we see how it goes?

Even in the autumn weather
We'll be wearing ugly sweaters
Can't stop us now (can't stop us now)
It's all around
It's never too early for Christmas

Don't Make Me Have To Come Down There lyrics - Dolly Parton

Last night I had a dream about God
He was standing on a mountain top
Looking down, around in such dismay
And in my dream I heard him say

Don't make me have to come down there
My children, you had best beware
If you don't pay attention, consequences will be dire
Don't make me have to come down there

I've told you time and time again
You can't disobey and hope to win
I am still the boss here, in case there's any doubt
You know I put you in this world, and I can take you out

Don't make me have to come down there
You've always been my cross to bear
I've let you try my patience as all good fathers do
You're on my last nerve, I have had it up to here with you

I gave you a book, you didn't read it (You didn't read it)
I gave you my word, you didn't heed it (You didn't heed it)
Gave you a map, you said you didn't need it (You didn't need it)
And now you've lost direction, and you're wandering aimlessly

Don't make me have to come down there (Don't make me)
This is not a game of truth or dare (Don't make me)
Now, I don't want to punish you, but if it has to be
This is gonna hurt you more than it hurts me

Don't make me have to come down there
Bridge this great divide and make repairs
Go to your room and pray 'til you can learn to play fair
Don't make me have to come down there (Come down there)

Politics, earthquakes, erratic weather
Pandemics, war, and hate, still, you'd rather
Turn a deaf ear, a blind eye; I am wondering whether
I should take my Bible belt and whip you into shape

Don't make me have to come down there (Don't make me)
My children, you had best beware (Don't make me)
Clean up this mess and put on something decent to wear
Don't make me have to come down there
(Don't make me have to come down there)

Don't make me have to come down there
My children, you had best beware (Don't make me)
Why can't you learn to listen and learn to love and share?
Don't make me have to come down there

Don't make me have to come down there
Don't make me come down there
Don't make me have to come down there
Don't make me, don't make me
Don't make me have to come down there
Don't make me have to come down there
Don't make me come down there
Don't make me have to come down there
Don't make me, don't make me
Don't make me have to come down there

Faith lyrics - Galantis & Dolly Parton (feat. Mr. Probz)

Know the road gets hard
And you just wanna leave
I ain't ever too far
Just have a little faith in me
When all the fears you hide
Are all you can believe
Oh, I'll be standing by your side
Just have little faith in me

Have a little faith in me
Just have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
Just have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in, in, in me, me
Have a little faith in, in, in me, me
Have a little faith in, in, in me, me
Just have a little faith in me, me

Have a little faith in, in, in me
Have a little faith in me, in me
Have a little faith in, in, in me
Have a little faith in me, me

When you don't know who you are
I will find you so easily (Oh)
Don't you worry, whenever you need me
Have a little faith in me

Have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in me
Have a little faith in, in, in me (Faith in me)
Have a little faith in, in, in me (Faith in me)
Have a little faith in, in, in, in, in, in, in me
Just have a little faith (Just have a little faith in me)

Have a little
Have a little faith in me, in me
Have a little faith in, in, in me
Have a little faith in me, me

Let me shine and radiate
With your love and light, and help me make
Any change I can in this world today
Just show me the way

Have a little faith (Before we go way back)
Have a little faith (Show me the way)
Have a little faith

Girl Left Alone lyrics - Dolly Parton

There's no room for me
I'm a girl left alone
With fields all around me
I feel so alone
I could tell my story for whom it will urge
But I know I cannot sleep if there's no room for me

I'm a girl left alone
There's no hope for me
I'm tossed and thrown
Like a ship on the sea
There was a mistake and now I will sink
For those that still love me
I must go this way

I hear the great story
Of the great eternity
Where souls can be happy
And I will be free
I know I will suffer
In this world eternity
But in heaven I wonder
If there'll be room for me

God Only Knows (Team Timbo Remix) lyrics - for KING & COUNTRY & Dolly Parton

Wide awake while the world is sound asleep and
Too afraid of what might show up while you're dreamin'
Nobody, nobody, nobody sees you
Nobody, nobody will believe you

And every day you try to pick up all the pieces
All the memories, they somehow never leave ya
Nobody, nobody, nobody sees you
Nobody, nobody will believe you

God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
God only knows how it's killing you
But there's a kind of love that God only knows

God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
God only knows the real you
Cause there's a kind of love that God only knows
There's a kind of love that, there's a kind of love

You keep a cover over every single secret
So afraid if someone saw them they would leave
But somebody, somebody, somebody sees you
Somebody, somebody will never leave you

God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
God only knows how it's killing you
But there's a kind of love that God only knows

God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
God only knows the real you
Cause there's a kind of love that God only knows
There's a kind of love that, there's a kind of love
God only knows
There's a kind of love that, there's a kind of love

For the lonely
For the ashamed
The misunderstood and the ones to blame
What if we could start over
We could start over
We could start over

For the lonely
For the ashamed
The misunderstood and the ones to blame
What if we could start over
We could start over
We could start over
Cause there's a kinda love that God only knows

God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
But God only knows the real you
Cause there's a kind of love that God only knows

God only knows what you've been through
God only knows what they say about you
But God only knows the real you
Cause there's a kind of love that God only knows
There's a kind of love that, there's a kind of love
God only knows
There's a kind of love that, there's a kind of love

God only knows where to find you
God only knows how to break through
God only know the real you
There's a kind of love that God only knows

Gonna Be You lyrics - Dolly Parton, Belinda Carlisle & Cyndi Lauper (feat. Gloria Estefan, Debbie Harry)

(from "80 For Brady" soundtrack)

I'm sticking with you
'Cause I know there's no one else
Who knows me better, holds me together
And everybody else could turn their back on me
But I know that you won't

When I'm feeling like I'm sinkin', sinkin', sinkin'
You're the lifeline that I'm needin', needin', needin'
And you're always there
So I always know

It's gonna be you
Who comes to my rescue anytime that I'm drowin'
Into the cold deep water, yeah, you're gonna dive in
You pull me through
Gonna be you
Gonna be you

I'll be there for you
'Cause you're always there for me
Always got my back, I always know that
And everybody else could give up on me
But still, but still, you don't

You're my lifeboat when I'm sinking, sinking, sinking
You're my lifeline when I need it, need it, need it
Yeah, you're always there
So I always know

It's gonna be you
Who comes to my rescue anytime that I'm drowin'
Into the cold deep water, yeah, you're gonna dive in
You pull me through
Gonna be you
Gonna be you

When I spin out
When I'm crashin' down
You're the one that pulls me back up again
If everybody
Turns their back on me
You won't
So I always know

It's gonna be you
Who comes to my rescue anytime that I'm drowin'
Yeah, into the cold deep water, yeah, you're gonna dive in
You pull me through
Gonna be you (You, you, you, you)
Gonna be you

It's gonna be you
Who comes to my rescue anytime that I'm drowin'
Into the cold deep water, yeah, you're gonna dive in
You pull me through
Gonna be you (Gonna be you, gonna be you, gonna be you)
Gonna be you

Gonna be you

It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels lyrics - Dolly Parton

(originally by Kitty Wells)

As I sit here tonight the jukebox's playing
The tune about the wild side of life
As I listen to the words you are saying
It brings mem'ries when I was trusting wife

It was't God who made honky tonk angels
As you wrote in the words of your song
Too many times married men think they're still single
That has caused many a good girl to go wrong

It's a shame that all the blame is on us women
It's not true that only you men feel the same
From the start most every heart that's ever broken
Was because there always was a man to blame

It was't God who made honky tonk angels...
That has caused many a good girl to go wrong

Little Blossom lyrics - Dolly Parton

Oh dear I'm so tired and so lonesome
I wonder why mommy don't come
She told me to shut up my blue eyes
And before I woke up she'd be home

She said she was going to see Grandma
Who lives by the river so wide
And I guess my mommy fell in there
And perhaps she won't be home tonight

So I guess I'll go down and meet daddy
Perhaps he has stopped at the store
It's a great big store full of bottles
And I wish he wouldn't go there anymore

So out in the night with the baby
Her little heart beating with pride
'Til her tired feet entered the gin palace
With music all radiant with light

Oh daddy she cried as she reached him
I think that the music's so sweet
But it's almost suppertime daddy
Little blossom wants something to eat

A moment his blurred eyes gazed wildly
Down into her face sweet and fair
And as the demon possessed him
He grasped at the back of a chair

A moment a second was over
He lifted her fair golden head
A moment the baby's life trembled
Then poor little blossom was dead

Makin' Believe lyrics - Dolly Parton

(originally by Jimmy Work)

Making believe that you still love me
It's leaving me alone and so blue
I'll always dream, still I'll never own you
Making believe, its all I can do

Can't hold you close when you're not with me
You're somebody's love, you'll never be mine
Making believe that I'll spend my lifetime
Loving you and making believe

Making believe that I never lost you
But my happy hours are fun and so few
My plans for the future will never come true
Making believe what else can I do

Can't hold you close when you're not with me
You're somebody's love, you'll never be mine
Making believe that I'll spend my lifetime
Loving you and making believe

Mama He's Crazy lyrics - Lainey Wilson & Dolly Parton

(originally by The Judds)

Mama, I found someone
Like you said would come along
He's a sight and so unlike
Any man I've known
I was afraid to let him in
'Cause I'm not the trustin' kind
And now I'm convinced that he's heaven-sent
And must be out of his mind

Mama, he's crazy
Crazy over me
And in my life is where he says
He always wants to be
I've never been so loved
He beats all I've ever seen
And, Mama, he's crazy
He's crazy over me

And, Mama, you've always said
"You'd better look before you leap"
Well, maybe so, but here I go
Lettin' my heart lead me
He thinks I hung the moon and stars
And I think he's a livin' dream
Well, there are men, but ones like him
Are few and far between

Mama, he's crazy
Crazy over me
And in my life is where he says
He always wants to be
I've never been so loved
He beats all I've ever seen
And, Mama, he's crazy
He's crazy over me
Oh-oh-oh, Mama, he's crazy
He's crazy over me

Mule Skinner Blues (Blue Yodel No. 8) lyrics - Dolly Parton

Well, good morning, captain
Good morning to you, sir, hey, hey, yeah
Do you need another mule skinner
Down on your new mud run? Hey, hey, yeah

Yodel-a-ee, he-he
He-he, he-he, he-he

I'm a lady mule skinner
From down old Tennessee way, hey, hey, I come from Tennessee
I can make any mule listen
Or I won't accept your pay, hey, hey, I won't take your pay

Yodel-a-ee, he-he
He-he, he-he, he-he

Well, hey, hey, little water boy
Won't you bring your water 'round, hey, hey
If you don't like your job
Well, you can throw your bucket down, throw it down, boy, throw it down

Yodel-a-ee, he-he
He-he, he-he, he-he

Well, I've been working down in Georgia
At a greasy spoon café, hey, been working in Georgia
Just to let a no good man
Call every cent of my pay, hey, hey, and I'm sick of it, I wanna be a mule skinner

Yodel-a-ee, he-he
He-he, he-he, he-he

Yodel-a-ee, he-he
He-he, he-he, he-he
Mule skinner blues

Palms Of Victory lyrics - Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton & Linda Ronstadt

Then palms of victory, crowns of glory
Palms of victory I shall wear

I saw a wayward traveler in tattered garments clad
And struggling up the mountain, it seemed that he was sad
His back was heavy laden, his strength was almost gone
Ηe shouted as he journeyed, "Deliverance will come!"

The songsters in the arbor that stood beside the way
Attracted his attention, inviting his delay
His watchword being "Onward!" he stopped his ears and ran
Still shouting as he journeyed, "Deliverance will come!"

Then palms of victory, crowns of glory
Palms of victory I shall wear

I saw him in the evening, the sun was sinking low
He'd overtopped the mountain and reached the vale below
He saw that golden city, his ever lasting home
And shouted loud, "Hosanna! Deliverance will come!"

Then palms of victory, crowns of glory
Palms of victory I shall wear

Peace Like A River lyrics - Dionne Warwick & Dolly Parton

Peace like a river
Bathe me in your holy stream
In your soothing, living waters
Flood my soul and wash me clean

Point me in the right direction
Use me as you think you should
And may I be a great reflection
Of the things that's right and good

Mmm (peace like a river)
Peace like a river
Oh yeah (peace like a river)

He's the answer to our questions
To our prayers, to all things
He is forgiveness to all confessions
Provider of all needs
And he is hope (Yes, he is)
In desperation (Oh, yes)
Comfort to the soul and mind
Well, he's our God and our connection
To a land that transcends time

His hand (his hand)
Is ever-reaching (ever-reaching)
And his joy, beyond compare
Oh, his prayers are ever-teaching
And his burden, a light to bear
He is there and ever-willing
To lead us through the darkest night (Through the darkest night)
And his love is ever-giving
And his son, the guiding light (peace like a river)

Oh, peace like a river
Flowin' on (peace like a river)
Sweet peace (peace like a river)
Sweet peace
Wash me down, Lord
Oh, wash me clean, Lord, wash me clean (Wash me, Lord)
Baptize me in your living water

He's the answer (He is the answer)
To our questions (To our questions)
To our prayers and to all peace
He's the healer of imperfections
The provider of all needs
And He is hope (He is hope)
In desperation (Desperation)
Comfort to the soul and mind (Soul and mind)
He is peace (He's peace)
Like a river (Like a river)
He is yours (He's yours)
And he is mine (He's mine)

He's yours
He's mine
Peace like a river

Please lyrics - Rhonda Vincent & Dolly Parton

(originally by Elton John)

We've been crippled in love, short changed, hung out to dry
We've chalked on the walls a slogan or two about life
Stood dazed in the doorway, the king and queen of clowns
We've been flipped like a coin, both of us landing face-down

So please, please
Let me grow old with you
After everything we've been through, what's left to prove
So please, please, please, oh, please
Let me grow old with you

We've been living with sorrow, been up, down and all around
We've buried our feelings a little too deep in the ground
Stood dazed in the doorway, the king and queen of clowns
(We've been flipped like a coin, both of us landing face-down)

So, please, please
Let me grow old with you
After everything we've been through, what's left to prove
So, please, please, please, oh, please
Let me grow old with you

But tied to the same track, the two of us look back
At oncoming trains ahead
How many more times can we lay on the line
Watching our love hang by a thread

(So please, please
Let me grow old with you)
After everything we've been through, (what's left to prove)
So please (please), please (please), please, oh, please
Let me grow old with you

Oh, please
Let me grow old with you

Puppy Love lyrics - Dolly Parton

Puppy love, puppy love
They all call it puppy love
I'm old enough now to kiss and hug
And I like it, it's puppy love

Pullin' my pig tails makes me mad
When you kiss me, makes me glad
You turn to leave and make me sad
Still you're the sweetest sweetheart I've ever had

Puppy love, puppy love
They all call it puppy love
I'm old enough now to kiss and hug
And I like it, it's puppy love

Puppy love, puppy love
They all call it puppy love
I'm old enough now to kiss and hug
And I like it, it's puppy love

Sometimes you won't even carry my books
The next time you'll see me you'll rag on my looks
You're meaner to me than a mean ole crook
And I must confess I'm really hooked

Puppy love, puppy love
They all call it puppy love
I'm old enough now to kiss and hug
And I like it, it's puppy love

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