Lynn was born in Butcher Hollow, Van Lear, Kentucky in 1932. According to Songfacts, Loretta Lynn's superstar Country career started in 1960 when she recorded " I'm a Honky Tonk Girl " as her debut single. The song was a minor hit, climbing to #14 on Billboard's C&W Chart. By the late 1960s she had begun picking up various Female Vocalist of the Year trophies and in 1972 the singer became the first woman in history to win the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year trophy. Lynn dominated the Country charts throughout the rest of the decade and has continued to record hit records through the ensuing years. Her 50th anniversary year began with the award of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement on January 31, 2010.
Lynn released over 70 albums. She is the sister of country singer Crystal Gayle (born in Paintsville, Kentucky) and Peggy Sue, and is a cousin of Patty Loveless. Her father was a coal miner in Van Lear. Her biography was made into the 1980 film, Coal Miner's Daughter.
I Still Believe In Waltzes
Loretta Lynn Lyrics
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And carefully said
I'm just not that kind of girl
You might think I'm square
'Cause you've been around and you're wise
In the ways of the world
It's all easy come, easy go
He pulled me close and whispered
Now darlin' there's something I want you to know
I still believe in Waltzes
And girls with old fashioned ways
I still believe in love songs
In the good, in the good ole days
I've always liked happy endings
Somebody's dream coming true
I still believe in Waltzes
And dancing the last one with you
He slipped into bed, I turned over and said
I'm worried you working so late
Is it just your job that keeps you away, Lord
I know the temptations are gray
I'm just a wife, I'm just a momma
It's not too exciting I know
He pulled me close and whispered those same words
He told me that night long ago
I still believe in Waltzes
And girls with old fashioned ways
I still believe in love songs
In the good, in the good ole days
I've always liked happy endings
Somebody's dream coming true
I still believe in Waltzes
And I'll dance the last one with you
We still believe in Waltzes
The lyrics to Loretta Lynn's song "I Still Believe In Waltzes" tells the story of a woman who is hesitant to give into the advances of a man because she sees herself as being old-fashioned and not the kind of woman that would be interested in a casual, fling. The man reassures her that he is not interested in that kind of relationship and that he still believes in the same traditional values as her. He tells her that he believes in love songs and happy endings, and that he wants to dance the last waltz with her.
The song portrays a sense of nostalgia for an older time when relationships were simpler and more traditional. It celebrates the beauty of old-fashioned values and the importance of a lasting, committed relationship. Despite being written in the 1980s, the song harks back to an earlier era of America, a time when waltzes were still danced and traditional values were still prevalent.
Overall, the song is a beautiful ode to traditional values and a reminder of the importance of staying true to oneself and one's beliefs in the face of changing times. It reminds us that even in a rapidly evolving culture, the timeless values of love, commitment, and traditionalism remain as important and relevant as ever.
Line by Line Meaning
I pushed him away
I rejected his advances
And carefully said
My response was measured
I'm just not that kind of girl
I'm not promiscuous
You might think I'm square
You may consider me old-fashioned
'Cause you've been around and you're wise
Because of your worldly experience
In the ways of the world
Having knowledge of the world
I know that making is taking for granted
I understand that things can be taken for granted
It's all easy come, easy go
Things can come and go easily
He pulled me close and whispered
He brought me closer and spoke softly
Now darlin' there's something I want you to know
There's something important I want to tell you
I still believe in Waltzes
I still believe in traditional dances
And girls with old fashioned ways
I still believe in women with traditional values
I still believe in love songs
I still believe in songs about love
In the good, in the good ole days
In the past when things were good
I've always liked happy endings
I've always enjoyed when things end positively
Somebody's dream coming true
Someone's aspirations being realized
And dancing the last one with you
I want to dance the last waltz with you
He slipped into bed, I turned over and said
He got into bed and I faced the other way
I'm worried you working so late
I'm concerned about you working late
Is it just your job that keeps you away, Lord
Are you just working, or is something else keeping you away?
I know the temptations are gray
I know there are many temptations out there
I'm just a wife, I'm just a momma
I'm just a wife and mother
It's not too exciting I know
I understand it's not very exciting
He pulled me close and whispered those same words
He brought me closer and repeated those same words
He told me that night long ago
He said that to me a long time ago
We still believe in Waltzes
We still believe in traditional dances
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Morrison, Johnny Mac Rae, Michael Dennis Hughes
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@outlawscut7820
I hope they both found each other in heaven and make beautiful music once again
@DeborahPatrick-lr9uz
I have always loved Conway Twitty every since I was a little girl.
@Tammykennedy-df4kx
❤ i love this duet
@lindainman-ji1mx
And they sing again in heaven. Conway's wife and Miss Loretta's husband has front row seat.
We still believe in u Loretta and Conway❤❤😅
@barbarabohannon3089
They had a special friendship.
@Nancy-r6s
Best Duo. I love Loretta and Conway
@carolrodriguez1915
I love this duets are very important and beautiful wonderful to sings this kind of music. Should be the best in history.
@storm1967linn
wow great songs❤🎉
@virginiaganion4710
I love all your country songs you sing
@randallkoch6215
Conway & Loretta and George & Tammy, IMHO the two best duets in country music.