Parton began performing as a child, singing on local radio and television in East Tennessee. At age 12 she was appearing on Knoxville TV, and at 13, she was recording on a small label and appearing at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. When she graduated from high school in 1964 she moved to Nashville, taking many traditional elements of folklore and popular music from East Tennessee with her.
Parton's initial success came as a songwriter, with her songs being covered by Kitty Wells, Hank Williams, Jr., Skeeter Davis, and a number of others. She signed with Monument Records in late 1965, where she was initially pitched as a bubblegum pop singer, earning only one national chart single, "Happy, Happy Birthday Baby," which did not crack the Billboard Top 100. Additional pop singles also failed to chart.
The label agreed to have Parton sing country music after her composition "Put It Off Until Tomorrow" as recorded by Bill Phillips (and with Parton, uncredited, on harmony) went to No. 6 on the country charts in 1966. Her first country single, "Dumb Blonde" (one of the few songs during this era that she recorded but didn't write), reached No. 24 country 1967, followed later the same year with "Something Fishy," which went to No. 17. The two songs anchored her first full-length album, Hello I'm Dolly, that same year.
In 1967, Parton was asked to join the weekly syndicated country music TV program hosted by Porter Wagoner, replacing Norma Jean. She also signed with RCA Records, Wagoner's label, during this period, where she would remain for the next two decades. Wagoner and Parton immediately began a hugely successful career as a vocal duet in addition to their solo work and their first single together, a cover of Tom Paxton's "The Last Thing on My Mind," reached the top ten on the U.S. country charts in late 1967, and was the first of over a dozen duet singles to chart for them during the next several years.
Parton is a hugely successful songwriter, having begun by writing country songs with strong elements of folk music in them based upon her upbringing in humble mountain surroundings. Her songs "Coat of Many Colors" and "Jolene" have become classics in the field, as have a number of others. As a composer, she is also regarded as one of country music's most gifted storytellers, with many of her narrative songs based on persons and events from her childhood.
In 1982 Dolly Parton sang her song "I Will Always Love You", for the movie "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas", starring Parton and Burt Reynolds. The song - originally composed around 1974 - made few ripples, but it wasn't until Whitney Houston re-recorded it for "The Bodyguard" a decade later, that the song made yet another international hit for Dolly Parton. She later put out her own version on the 1996 album of the same name.
In 1987, Parton left her longtime label, RCA, and signed with Columbia Records, where her recording career continued to prosper, but by the mid 1990s, Parton, along with many other performers of her generation, found that her new music was not welcome on country radio playlists. She recorded a series of critically acclaimed bluegrass albums, beginning with "The Grass is Blue" (1999) and "Little Sparrow" (2001), both of which won Grammy Awards. Her 2002 album "Halos and Horns" included a bluegrass version of the Led Zeppelin classic Stairway to Heaven. In 2005, Parton released Those Were The Days, her interpretation of hits from the folk-rock era of the late 1960s through early 1970s. The CD featured such classics as John Lennon's "Imagine," Cat Stevens' "Where Do The Children Play," Tommy James' "Crimson & Clover," and the folk classic "Where Have All The Flowers Gone", as well as the title track.
In 2007, Dolly paved new musical ground by forming her own record label, Dolly Records. The label's first release - Backwoods Barbie - debuted at #2 on the Billboard country albums charts and marks Parton's first mainstream country album in 17 years. Parton is touring North America and Europe throughout 2008 in support of her latest release.
1955
I'm Gonna Miss You
Dolly Parton Lyrics
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You fought a good fight, may you rest in peace now
You've earned the right, you stood brave and tall
The ultimate price, we honor you now
And although I'm proud of all that you stood for
My selfish heart just wants you home
Your family and friends are all so proud of you
But I can't accept the fact that you're gone
And I'm gonna miss you
When the golden sun sinks slowly o'er the crest of yonder hill
I'm gonna miss you
In the wee hours of the mornin' when the world is calm and still
When I can see you, touch you, feel you, hear your heart beating true
Even though you're gone, my love lives on
And I, I'm gonna miss you
I'm gonna miss you
I'm gonna miss you
Your touch, your smell, your kisses, and the comfort of your eyes
I'm gonna miss you
Your laughter, tears, your humor, and that crooked little smile
And I'm gonna miss the plans and dreams we had that never will come true
God wanted you, but I did too
And I, I'm gonna miss you
I'll miss you
And I'll see your face in every star
I'll be lovin' you wherever you are
I'll miss you, god how I'll miss you
While others go on with their lives
And I see you in our children's' eyes
I'll miss you, oh how I'll miss you
I'm gonna miss you, oh I will miss you
Oh how I'll miss you
I'm gonna miss you, forever miss you
The song "I'm Gonna Miss You" by Dolly Parton is a heartfelt tribute to a loved one who has passed away. The lyrics are full of emotion and longing, as the singer expresses her sadness at the loss of someone she cared deeply about. The refrain of "I'm gonna miss you" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the depth of the singer's grief.
The first verse acknowledges the deceased's bravery and sacrifice in fighting for their country. While the singer is proud of their loved one's service, she also expresses her own selfish desire to have them back home with her. The second verse delves into the specific things that the singer will miss about the deceased: their touch, smell, laughter, and more. The bridge of the song is particularly poignant, as the singer imagines seeing the deceased's face in the stars and continuing to love them even after they're gone.
Overall, "I'm Gonna Miss You" is a powerful tribute to those who have passed away, and a reminder to cherish the time we have with our loved ones while we can.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna miss you, I'm gonna miss you
I will deeply mourn your loss and feel the absence of your presence.
You fought a good fight, may you rest in peace now
You bravely faced and battled challenges, now may you find eternal rest and peace.
You've earned the right, you stood brave and tall
You have deservedly earned the honor and respect of those who admire your courage and strength.
The ultimate price, we honor you now
You sacrificed your life for a cause greater than yourself, and we pay tribute to your bravery.
For God and country, you gave it all
You gave everything you had, your life included, for your beliefs in God and your love for your country.
And although I'm proud of all that you stood for
I deeply admire the values and principles that you lived by.
My selfish heart just wants you home
Despite my admiration for your bravery, I can't help but feel selfishly desirous of your presence here with us.
Your family and friends are all so proud of you
Your loved ones take great pride in your accomplishments and sacrifices.
But I can't accept the fact that you're gone
I am unable to come to terms with the reality that you are no longer here with us.
When the golden sun sinks slowly o'er the crest of yonder hill
During the peaceful and serene moments of sundown, I will miss you deeply.
In the wee hours of the mornin' when the world is calm and still
In the quiet and tranquil moments of the early morning, I will feel the absence of your presence.
When I can see you, touch you, feel you, hear your heart beating true
Despite not being able to physically see or touch you, I will always feel your love and presence in my heart.
Even though you're gone, my love lives on
Although you are no longer here with us, my love for you continues on and will never diminish.
Your touch, your smell, your kisses, and the comfort of your eyes
The physical sensations of your touch, scent, and the comfort in your eyes will all be deeply missed.
Your laughter, tears, your humor, and that crooked little smile
I will miss the sound of your laughter, the emotional expression of your tears, your humor, and your uniquely charming smile.
And I'm gonna miss the plans and dreams we had that never will come true
I will deeply mourn the loss of the future plans and dreams that we hoped to achieve together, now impossible given your passing.
God wanted you, but I did too
Although your passing was part of God's plan, I still wished for more time with you.
And I'll see your face in every star
I'll feel a connection to you in the beauty and vastness of the stars above.
I'll be lovin' you wherever you are
My love for you will continue even after your passing, wherever you may be.
While others go on with their lives
Despite the world continuing to turn and others moving on with their lives, I will remain deeply impacted by your loss.
And I see you in our children's' eyes
I see your presence and influence in our children, honoring your memory and legacy.
I'm gonna miss you, oh I will miss you
I deeply feel the loss of your presence and mourn your passing.
Oh how I'll miss you
I will miss you deeply.
I'm gonna miss you, forever miss you
The loss of your presence will be felt forevermore.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOLLY PARTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rgibeli
Lyrics:(not so accurate but I did my best)
I'm gonna miss you.
You fought a good fight, may you rest in peace now
You've earned the right, you stood brave and tall
The ultimate price, we honor you now
For God and country, you gave it all
And although I'm proud of all that you stood for
My selfish heart just wants you home
Your family and friends are all so proud of you
But I can't accept the fact that you're gone
And I'm gonna miss you
When the golden sun sinks slowly o'er the crest of yonder hill
I'm gonna miss you
In the wee hours of the mornin' when the world is calm and still
When I can see you, touch you, feel you, hear your heart beating true
Even though you're gone, my love lives on
And I, I'm gonna miss you
I'm gonna miss you
I'm gonna miss you
Your touch, your smell, your kisses, and the shelter of your eyes
I'm gonna miss you
Your laughter, tears, your humor, and that crooked little smile
And I'm gonna miss the plans and dreams we had that never will come true
God wanted you, but I did too
And I, I'm gonna miss you
I'll miss you
And I'll see your face in every star
I'll be lovin' you wherever you are
I'll miss you, god how I'll miss you
While others go on with their lives
And I see you in our childrens' eyes
I'll miss you, oh how I'll miss you
I'm gonna miss you, oh I will miss you
Oh how I'll miss you
I'm gonna miss you, forever miss you
@sadeyowilliams6061
I'm gonna miss you, I'm gonna miss you
You fought a good fight
May you rest in peace now
You've earned the right
You stood brave and tall
The ultimate price, we honor you now
For God and country, you gave it all
And although I'm proud of all
That you stood for
My selfish heart just wants you home
Your family and friends are all
So proud of you
But I can't accept the fact that you're gone
And I'm gonna miss you
When the golden sun sinks slowly o'er
The crest of yonder hill i'm gonna miss you
In the wee hours of the morning' when
The world is calm and still
When I can see you, touch you, feel you
Hear your heart beating true
Even though you're gone, my love lives on
And I, I'm gonna miss you
I'm gonna miss you i'm gonna miss you
Your touch, your smell, your kisses
And the comfort of your eyes
I'm gonna miss you
Your laughter, tears, your humor
And that crooked little smile
And I'm gonna miss the plans and dreams
We had that never will come true
God wanted you, but I did too
And I, I'm gonna miss you i'll miss you
And I'll see your face in every star
I'll be loving' you wherever you are
I'll miss you, god how I'll miss you
While others go on with their lives
And I see you in our child's eyes
I'll miss you, oh how I'll miss you
I'm gonna miss you, oh I will miss you
Oh how I'll miss you
I'm gonna miss you, forever miss you
@slade2372
This song will rip at your heartstrings. I cry everytime I hear it! Dolly puts so much emotion into this song.
@Christine.Delaney
DOLLY's "For God and Country" cd is SUPER GREAT! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
@jennywren9068
You’ll see him again. DOLLY & KENNY God knows how much you must miss him. He will watch you until you meet again. “You’ll always be old friends” Your partnership made the world a better place.
@nikkizilm6533
This is my dads first father's day up in Heaven. This song was played at his funeral and I've been listening to it all day and getting my eyes all watery 😭. Love and miss you dad more than anything. May you continue to R.I.P 8/28/20
@marlenesullivan3113
SUCH A BEAUTIFUL MUSIC TO REMEMBER
ALL FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME
@liverpool4170
This song was played at sis funeral
@charliebugout7778
My wife and I love your singing and song writing Miss Dolly!
@clarryclarry1112
Such great talent. Dolly, your voice is so beautiful...
@nickchagoya3938
Love 70s classics dolly keep it going!!!
@andreastupakova9394
im in love w dolly 😔❤🦋