Better Get to Livin'
Dolly Parton
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People always comin' up to me and askin' "Dolly, what's your secret? With all you do, your attitude Just seems to be so good How do you keep it?" Well, I'm not the Dalai Lama, but I'll try To offer up a few words of advice [Chorus] You better get to livin', givin' Don't forget to throw in a little forgivin' And lovin' on the way You better get to knowin', showin' A little bit more concerned about where you're goin' Just a word unto the wise You better get to livin' A girlfriend came to my house Started cryin' on my shoulder Sunday evening She was spinnin' such a sad tale I could not believe the yarn that she was weavin' So negative the words she had to say I said if I had a violin I'd play I said you'd better get to livin', givin' Be willing and forgivin' Cause all healing has to start with you You better stop whining, pining Get your dreams in line And then just shine, design, refine Until they come true And you better get to livin' Your life's a wreck, your house is mess And your wardrobe way outdated All your plans just keep on falling through Overweight and under paid, under appreciated I'm no guru, but I'll tell you This I know is true. You better get to livin', givin' A little more thought about bein' A little more willin' to make a better way Don't sweat the small stuff Keep your chin up Just hang tough And if it gets too rough Fall on your knees and pray And do that everyday Then you'll get to livin' The day we're born we start to die Don't waste one minute of this life Get to livin' Share your dreams and share your laughter Make some points for the great hereafter Better start carin' Better start sharin' Better start tryin' Better start smiling And you better get to livin'...
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Written by: DOLLY PARTON, MICHAEL K. WELLS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Better Get to Livin'" was released on August 28, 2007. The song is recorded by country music artist Dolly Parton.
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AlbumThe song is the first track on Parton's album "Backwoods Barbie," which was her first mainstream country album in over a decade.
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Genre"Better Get to Livin'" is a country pop song with elements of bluegrass, a genre Parton is known for revolutionizing.
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Song ThemeThe song has a motivational theme. It encourages listeners to start living life fully, letting go of the past and focusing on the present and future.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Better Get to Livin'" featured actress and singer Amy Sedaris. It was designed to show Parton as a circus performer.
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Chart PerformanceThe song debuted at number 48 on the country chart. It was Parton's first solo top 50 single in 14 years.
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Creative TeamThe song was written by Dolly Parton and her producer Kent Wells.
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Live PerformancesParton performed "Better Get to Livin'" on American Idol during the 2008 season.
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ReviewsThe song received positive reviews from critics, with Billboard magazine stating that it was "proof that Dolly Parton remains a relevant, potent force in contemporary country music."
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Professional HonorsThe song received a Grammy nomination in 2008 for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
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Inspirations"Better Get To Livin'" was reportedly inspired by Parton's belief in life's possibilities and the importance of having a positive mindset.
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Philanthropic ConnectionParton has used the theme of the song in her work with the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a program she founded that provides free books to children from birth to age five.
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