The Dolly Parton and Melissa Etheridge collaboration on Dolly’s iconic hit song “I Will Always Love You” was completed in 2022. This song was written and originally recorded in 1973 by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. Written as a farewell to her business partner and mentor Porter Wagoner. This original country single was released in 1974. The song was a commercial success for Parton, twice reaching the top spot of Billboard Hot Country Songs: first in June 1974, then again in October 1982,
CMT Crossroads shows the far-reaching roots of country music by pairing country artists with musicians from other genres. Each episode features a different set of stars playing together, swapping stories and sharing their common love of music Watch Dolly and Melissa perform “I Will Always Love You” and see the written lyrics below.
Dolly Parton and Melissa Etheridge: I Will Always Love You Video
Dolly Parton wrote this classic song.
Dolly Parton I Will Always Love You Lyrics
If I should stay
I would only be in your way
So I’ll go but I know
I’ll think of you every step of the way
And I will always love you
I will always love you
You
My darling, you
Mmm-mm
Bittersweet memories –
That is all I’m taking with me
So good-bye
Please don’t cry:
We both know I’m not what you, you need
And I… will always love you
I… will always love you
You, ooh
I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you’ve dreamed of
And I’m wishing you joy and happiness
But above all this, I wish you love
And I… will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I, I will always love you
You
Darling, I love you
I’ll always
I’ll always love you
Ooh
Ooh
We hope to see more Dolly Parton and Melissa Etheridge collaborations in the future. Remember to “share” the Dolly Parton and Melissa Etheridge music video for “I Will Always Love You” with other Country Music fans.
