Heartbreak Express
Dolly Parton
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Packin' my suitcase writin' a tear stained good-bye note Sayin' so long to a love gone wrong and that's all she wrote Leavin' behind what once was mine with sad regrets But it's all gone now and I'm leavin' town on the Heartbreak Express Walkin in the rain with a heart full of pain to the train depot The only things that's gonna keep me warm now is my overcoat Lost and lonely waitin' in line at the ticket desk Hey mister won't you give me a one-way ticket on the Heartbreak Express I'm gonna roll on down the line I'm gonna go so far I'm gonna get it off my mind It hurts to know it ain't enough when you give your best Got a ticket to ride and I'm leavin' tonight on the Heartbreak Express Oh, I couldn't hold a candle to the flaming beauty that caught his eye It's killin' me now but I won't stay around and let him watch me die Oh, it just goes to show you never do know 'cause I never would'a guessed I'd be sittin' here now on a train sorrow bound called the Heartbreak Express I'm gonna roll on down the line I'm gonna go so far I'm gonna get it off my mind Maybe someday, somewhere, someway I will forget But there's no goin' back so roll down the track you ole Heartbreak Express Feelin' alone while a low whistle moans on the Heartbreak Express Roll on, roll on down the line I'm gonna get it off my mind Roll on, roll on, roll on down the line Got a ticket to ride so I'm leavin' tonight on the Heartbreak Express Roll on, roll on, roll on
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Written by: DOLLY PARTON
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12 facts about this song
Music Genre"Heartbreak Express" by Dolly Parton falls under the country music genre.
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Album InfoThis song is the title track from Dolly Parton's 22nd solo studio album, "Heartbreak Express," which was released in 1982.
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SongwriterDolly Parton herself wrote this song, a common practice for the singer-songwriter.
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RankingThe title track "Heartbreak Express" peaked at number seven on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart.
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Album ReactionDespite its moderate success as a single, the "Heartbreak Express" album as a whole was not as successful, only peaking at number 17 on the U.S. Country Albums chart.
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Subsequent PerformancesThroughout her career, Dolly Parton often performed "Heartbreak Express" during her live concerts.
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Music StyleThe song is noted for its traditional country sound, deviating from the pop-oriented sound of her previous albums at the time.
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Notable LyricsThe lyrics of "Heartbreak Express" revolve around a woman ending her relationship and leaving town on a train, which is the so-called "Heartbreak Express."
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CollaborationsSandy Posey provided backup vocals on "Heartbreak Express," adding to the song's emotional depth.
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Album Promotion"Heartbreak Express" was one of two singles from the album used to promote it. The other was "Single Women," which topped at number eight on the charts.
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Music VideosAlthough music videos weren't as popular in the early 1980s as they became later, there's a music video of the song featuring Dolly Parton.
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Critical ResponseThe song, like most of Parton's repertoire, was generally well-received by critics, who praised her multi-octave singing style and storytelling ability.
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