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Artist/Band: Dolly Parton
Lyrics for Song: Daddy
Lyrics for Album: My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy



Daddy I feel that I must talk to you
Are you sure this is what you want to do?
Now it's not for us kids that I beg you to stay
Please don't just walk out on Mama this way
She's mothered your children, she's spent her whole life
Trying to be a good mother and wife
And she stood by you when the rest let you down
Daddy, how can you walk out on her now?

I'm your oldest daughter, my age twenty-three
Your new love is even younger than me
She's young, she's pretty, her hands soft as dew
While Mama's are withered from working for you

Mom's not young any more like your new love
But your new love won't love you like my mama does
You've taken her best years, so don't leave her now
Please, Daddy say that you won't let her down


About Daddy

Dolly Parton's "Daddy" serves as a tender, acoustic-driven tribute to her father, capturing the quiet intimacy of familial love within the framework of her signature country-pop style. Released on the album *My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy*, the track exemplifies Parton's ability to blend personal narrative with broad appeal, utilizing simple instrumentation to highlight lyrical sincerity. As part of her extensive discography, the song reflects her enduring commitment to storytelling that resonates across generations, characteristic of her work from the late 1970s onward. The recording stands as a testament to her versatility, showcasing her vocal warmth and songwriting depth while reinforcing themes of gratitude and connection often found in her catalog. It remains a beloved example of her contribution to American roots music, bridging the gap between traditional folk sensibilities and mainstream pop accessibility.


Album Lyrics: My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy


Dolly Parton
"My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy"


1. In the Ghetto
2. Games People Play
3. Til Death Do Us Part
4. Big Wind
5. Evening Shade
6. I'm Fed Up With You
7. My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy
8. Daddy
9. We Had All the Good Things Going
10. Gypsy, Joe and Me
11. Home for Pete's Sake