Heartbreaker

Dolly Parton, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo

About Heartbreaker

"Heartbreaker" is a song written by Carole Bayer Sager and David Wolfert, and recorded by American entertainer Dolly Parton. It was released in July 1978 as the first single and title track from the album Heartbreaker. The song topped the U. S. country singles chart, for three consecutive weeks, in mid-1978. "Heartbreaker" also peaked at #37 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #12 on the Easy Listening chart.


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You're a heartbreaker, dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around, no, no, no

You're love is like a tidal wave
Spinnin' over my head
Drownin' me in your promises, better left unsaid
You're the right kind of sinner, to release my inner fantasy
The invincible winner and you know that you were born to be

You're a heartbreaker, dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker, dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around, no, no, no

Your love has set my soul on fire, burnin' out of control
You taught me the ways of desire now it's takin' its toll
You're the right kind of sinner, to release my inner fantasy
The invincible winner, you know that you were born to be

You're a heartbreaker, dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker, dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around, no, no, no
(No, no, no)

Heartbreaker

You're the right kind of sinner, to release my inner fantasy
The invincible winner, you know that you were born to be

You're a heartbreaker, dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker, dream maker, love taker
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker (heartbreaker), dream maker (dream maker), love taker 
Don't you mess around with me
You're a heartbreaker (heartbreaker), dream maker (dream maker), love taker 
Okay (heartbreaker)

Dream maker
Love taker
Heartbreaker
Neil, that's some fine guitar, you heartbreaker

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Dolly Parton

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. She has composed over 3,000 songs, the best known of which include "I Will Always Love You" (a two-time U.S. country chart-topper for Parton, as well as an international pop hit for Whitney Houston), "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors", "9 to 5", and "My Tennessee Mountain Home". As an actress, she starred in the movies 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias, Gnomeo & Juliet, Straight Talk, Unlikely Angel, and Joyful Noise. She is one of the most successful female country artists of all time; with an estimated 175 million in album sales, Dolly Parton is also o… more »

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Written by: Geoff Gill, Cliff Wade

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Categorized as Genre
"Heartbreaker" is a song by Dolly Parton in the genre of pop country.
Album Release
The single is from her 20th solo studio album, also titled “Heartbreaker,” which was released in 1978.
About the Song
"Heartbreaker" is about a woman who finds herself repeatedly drawn to men who break her heart.
Chart Success
"Heartbreaker" was a huge hit and peaked at No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Mainstream Recognition
The song also crossed over to pop charts, peaking at No.37 on the Billboard Hot 100, illustrating the wide appeal of the song.
Songwriters
"Heartbreaker" was written by Carole Bayer Sager and The Bee Gees’ Barry Gibb.
Platinum Record
The album, "Heartbreaker," was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 1 million copies.
Grammy Awards
The song was nominated for "Best Female Country Vocal Performance" at the 22nd Annual Grammy Awards.
Profound Impact
The song continues to be a fan favorite decades after its release, showcasing Parton's enduring influence in the music industry.
Music Video
There was no official music video made for "Heartbreaker," as it was released before the era of music videos became mainstream in the music industry.
Song Duration
The duration of the song is approximately 3 minutes and 32 seconds.
Influence
“Heartbreaker” remains an important entry in Dolly Parton’s discography and has arguably influenced many country-pop crossover songs that came later.

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