Shine
Dolly Parton · The Acoustic Collection: 1999-2002 [Sugar Hill] [2006]
Gimme a word, gimme a sign
Show me where to look and tell me what will I find
What will I find
Lay me on the ground, fly me in the sky
Show me where to look and tell me what will I find
What will I find?
Chorus:
Yeah, oh, Heaven let your light shine down
Oh, Heaven let your light shine down
Oh, Heaven let your light shine down
Oh, Heaven let your light shine.
Love is in the water, love is in the air
Show me where to go and tell me will love be there
Will love be there
Teach me how to speak, teach me how to share
Teach me where to go and tell me will love be there
Will love be there.
Chorus:
Yeah, oh, Heaven let your light shine down
Oh, Heaven let your light shine down
Oh, Heaven let your light shine down
Oh, Heaven let your light shine.
Gimme a word, gimme a sign
Show me where to look and tell me what will I find
What will I find
Lord, teach me how to speak, teach me how to share
Teach me where to go and tell me will love be there
Will love be there.
Chorus:
Yeah, oh, Heaven let your light shine down
Oh, Heaven let your light shine down
Oh, Heaven let your light shine down
Oh, Heaven let your light shine.
Oh, heaven let your light shine down
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine
Heaven let your light shine down, let it shine
Heaven let your light shine down
Shine, heaven let your light shine down
Heaven let your light shine down.
Shine, shine, just gimme a word, gimme a sign, shine
Let it shine, let it shine
Teach me how to share, teach me where to go
Tell me will love be there, shine?...
Shine
Dolly Parton's "Shine" stands as a testament to her enduring ability to craft intimate, emotionally resonant music. Featured on The Acoustic Collection: 1999-2002, the track highlights her mastery of the acoustic format, stripping away orchestral grandeur to reveal the raw core of her songwriting. This recording captures Parton during a prolific period where she continued to explore themes of faith, resilience, and personal reflection. While known for upbeat country anthems, this work showcases her capacity for subtlety and depth, aligning with the stripped-back aesthetic of her later discography. The song remains a cherished example of her versatility, offering listeners a quiet moment of connection within a broader catalogue defined by both commercial success and artistic evolution.