Dolly Parton

Released: April 2, 1973

Songwriter: Dolly Parton

Producer: Bob Ferguson

My dear hardworking daddy works his life away for us
That's the way that daddy shows to us his love
And Daddy's two hardworking hands, they're callous and they're sore
And Daddy's working boots have walked a million miles or more

As long as I remember, I remember Daddy workin'
Working on the job or either on the farm
Trying to provide for the family that he loves
And Daddy's working boots have taken many steps for us

Daddy's working boots have served as his foundation
Though just like him, they're tired and worn
For years, they've helped him stand
Daddy's working boots have filled their obligation
They've walked that rocky road with a mighty, mighty man

Dear Lord above, I know up there my Daddy's got a mansion
And a great reward that's long been overdue
And when it comes, my Daddy's time to be with you in heaven
Won't you let him walk your golden streets in a pair of brand new golden boots?

Daddy's working boots have served as his foundation
Though just like him, they're tired and worn
For years, they've helped him stand
Daddy's working boots have filled their obligation
They've walked that rocky road with a mighty, mighty man

Daddy's working boots

Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music

Beginning her career as a child performer, Parton issued a few modestly successful singles from 1959 through the mid-1960s, showcasing her distinctive soprano voice. She came to greater prominence in 1967 as a featured performer on singer Porter Wagoner’s weekly television program; their first duet single, a cover of Tom Paxton’s “The Last Thing on My Mind”, was a top-ten hit on the country singles charts, and led to several successful albums before they ended their partnership in 1974. Moving towards mainstream pop music, Parton’s 1977 single “Here You Come Again” was a success on both the country and pop charts. A string of pop-country hits followed into the mid-1980s, the most successful being her 1981 hit 9 to 5" (from the film of the same name), and her 1983 duet with Kenny Rogers “Islands in the Stream”, both of which topped the U.S. pop and country singles charts. A pair of albums recorded with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris were among her later successes. In the late 1990s, Parton returned to classic country/bluegrass with a series of acclaimed recordings

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