Dolly Parton is one of those people who needs no introduction. But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t need a personal jingle or theme song. Indeed, the iconic songwriter and performer is glamorous, beloved and accomplished. Quite the combination. So, let’s celebrate her in the way she’s always given us. Through song.
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But who or what would pen the jingle? Well, that’s just what we wondered. So, here below, we sought out ChatGPT for a little help. For Parton, who was recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and will release her new rock record later this year, here is our theme song tribute.
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“Songbirds Are Calling”
(Verse 1)
In the heart of the Smoky Mountains, she was born,
A country girl with a spirit that would adorn,
The world with her music, her light shining so bright,
Dolly Parton, a legend, in the spotlight.
(Chorus)
Dolly, Dolly, your songbirds are calling,
Through the hills and the hollers, your name keeps on falling,
With a voice like an angel and a heart made of gold,
You’re a Tennessee treasure, forever we’ll hold.
(Verse 2)
From “Jolene” to “9 to 5,” your songs tell our tales,
With each heartfelt lyric, your magic prevails,
In rhinestones and wigs, you’re a true work of art,
A melody in motion, you’ve captured our hearts.
(Chorus)
Dolly, Dolly, your songbirds are calling,
Through the hills and the hollers, your name keeps on falling,
With a voice like an angel and a heart made of gold,
You’re a Tennessee treasure, forever we’ll hold.
(Bridge)
With a laugh that’s infectious and kindness untold,
You’ve lifted us up when our spirits were cold,
You’ve shown us that dreams can come true if we try,
In the world of Dolly, we’ll reach for the sky.
(Verse 3)
From Dollywood’s splendor to the great silver screen,
You’ve made us believers in dreams yet unseen,
Through hardship and triumph, you’ve shown us the way,
Dolly, we love you, in our hearts, you’ll always stay.
(Chorus)
Dolly, Dolly, your songbirds are calling,
Through the hills and the hollers, your name keeps on falling,
With a voice like an angel and a heart made of gold,
You’re a Tennessee treasure, forever we’ll hold.
(Outro)
Dolly Parton, your spirit’s unbroken and free,
In the tapestry of time, your legacy will be,
A testament to love, music, and grace,
Dolly Parton, in our hearts, you’ll find your place.
Final Thoughts
Really, the chorus of this song could be the entire jingle. We’d love to hear a church choir sing this for Dolly every time she walked into a room. While the rest of the composition is a little on the nose, it’s the heartfelt chorus and the title of the track taken from that chorus that makes this song valuable. Indeed, Dolly, your songbirds are calling!
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