You're the Only One
Dolly Parton
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I found out the hard way And I'm never gonna break your heart I know, too late And I don't wanna break your heart Guess I had to go away just to find What I left behind You're the only one You're the only one Take me back To where we started from And let's make it now Like we made it then This ol' heart ain't gonna break your heart again Nights I lay in bed And your covers wouldn't warm my feet And morning found me Bitter or a bit too sweet Oh baby, I had to go away Just to run back and say You're the only one You're the only one Take me back To where we started from Can we make it now Like we made it then This ol' heart ain't gonna break your heart again You're the only one darlin' They'll never be anyone else but you I love you so much You are my love, you've become my life And I never meant to break your heart But, sometimes, you just got to go away To find what you left behind You're the only one You're the only one Take me back To where we started from Can we make it now Like we made it then This ol' heart ain't gonna break your heart again You're the only one You're the only one You're the only one The only one So take me back To where we started from You're the only one The only one You're the only one You're the only one The only one Take me back To where we started from
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Written by: BRUCE ROBERTS, CAROLE BAYER SAGER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"You're the Only One" by Dolly Parton was launched in 1979 from her 21st solo studio album, "Dolly, Dolly, Dolly."
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Chart PerformanceThis song became a smash hit and topped the U.S Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart. It also managed to reach the 14th position on the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Chart.
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Song's Theme"You're the Only One" is a romantic song where Dolly Parton passionately expresses feelings of love and the longing for a significant other.
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ComposerThe song was written by Bruce Roberts, who is best known as a Grammy-nominated songwriter who has collaborated with many superstars apart from Dolly Parton, including Barbra Streisand, Donna Summer, and Whitney Houston.
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Live PerformancesDolly Parton occasionally included this song in her concerts throughout the 1980s. However, it has not been a common part of her concert repertoire in recent years.
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Music Video ElementsWhile music videos weren't as common when this song was released as they are now, a live performance of "You're the Only One" by Dolly was aired on television programs, reflecting the stage charisma of Dolly.
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Recognition and AwardsDespite its huge success, "You're the Only One" did not win any major music awards, though it further solidified Dolly Parton's esteemed image in the country music industry.
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Unique FeatureThis song, like many of Dolly Parton's other hits, exhibits her signature style - a mix of country sound with a pop infusion.
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Album Contribution"You're the Only One" probably served as one of the album's most successful and loved songs, as it successfully climbed up various music charts.
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LegacyDolly Parton's "You're the Only One" remains a classic. It's one of those tracks that contribute to Parton's rich legacy in the creation of heartfelt, relatable music.
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