Two Doors Down

Dolly Parton, Macy Gray, Dorothy

About Two Doors Down

"Two Doors Down" was a song written and performed by Dolly Parton, which provided a 1978 U. S. country and pop hit for her. The song was sung from the perspective of a woman who has just broken up with her boyfriend and is debating attending a party two doors down the hall from her apartment. She decides to go, meets a new man and returns with him to her own apartment "two doors down". It was included on Parton's 1977 Here You Come Again album, but before Parton could release it as the album's second single in March 1978, singer Zella Lehr released a cover version that became a top ten U. S. country hit. While Lehr's version was on the country charts, the title cut of Here You Come Again was becoming a much bigger pop hit than Parton had anticipated. Wanting to capitalize on her newfound pop success (and also not wanting to compete with Lehr's country version of the song) Parton rerecorded a more loose, pop-oriented version of "Two Doors Down" with a slight disco flavoring. She released the new version on a double-A-sided single, with the other side, "It's All Wrong, but It's All Right" intended for country airplay, and "Two Doors Down" intended for the pop airplay. The single topped the U. S. country charts, and was a top-20 pop hit for Parton, and went on to be one of her most popular hits. Also in 1978 Joe Thomas did his own disco cover of this song. 


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yin' across my lonely bed in this lonely old apartment
Cryin' about the way that life's been kickin' me around
My love of yesterday is gone but he promised no tomorrow
But they're feelin' no sorrow two doors down

Two doors down they're laughin' and drinkin' and havin' a party
But two doors down they're not aware that I'm around
But here I am, cryin' my heart out, feelin' sorry
They're havin' a party just two doors down

I think I'll cry these useless tears and get myself together
I think I'll wander down the hall and have a look around
'Cause I can't stay inside this lonely room and cry forever
I think I'd really rather join 'em two doors down, yeah

Two doors down they're laughin' and drinkin' and havin' a party (Ooh)
But two doors down they're not aware that I'm around (Alright, now, hey hey)
But here I am, cryin' my heart out, feelin' sorry (Ooh, yeah baby)
They're havin' a party just two doors down

I can't believe I'm standin' here, dry-eyed, all smiles and talkin'
Making conversation with a new love I've found
And I ask him if he'd like to be alone and we' start walkin'
Down the hall to my place waitin' two doors down, yeah

Two doors down they're laughin' and drinkin' and havin' a party (Yeah baby)
But two doors down they're not aware that I'm around (Whoa)
But here I am, cryin' my heart out, feelin' sorry (Sorry)
They're havin' a party just two doors down (Yeah)

Oh, oh, oh, oh, two doors down, I'll be there, yeah
Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah, two doors down
Oh, oh, oh, oh, two doors down
Oh, oh, oh, oh, two doors down, yeah

Two doors down they're laughin' and drinkin' and havin' a party (Yeah)
Two doors down they're not aware that I'm around
But here we am, feelin' everything but sorry (Yeah, yeah, yeah, everything)
Havin' our own party two doors down (Hey, yeah)

Havin' our own party
Workin' and drinkin', baby
Havin' a party
Two doors down
Two doors down they're laughin' and drinkin' and havin' a party
Havin' our own party two doors down, woo
Two doors down we're havin' a party
Havin' our own party two doors down
Party, party, party
Party, party, party
Havin' our own party two doors down
I'll be there
I'll be there
Havin' our own party two doors down
Two doors down
Laughin' and drinkin' and havin' a party
Two doors down
Two doors down

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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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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Two Doors Down" was released in 1977 as part of Dolly Parton's album "Here You Come Again".
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Parton's biggest crossover hits.
Country Pop Fusion
"Two Doors Down" was one of the songs that helped solidify Dolly Parton's place in country-pop fusion. The song features a blend of traditional country and popular music elements.
Two Versions
There are actually two versions of "Two Doors Down". The original version featured on the album is more of a ballad, while the revised version that was released as a single is more upbeat and became the radio hit.
Song Content
The song tells the story of a woman who's heartbroken over a recent breakup but decided to go to a party two doors down, there she ended up having a good time and forgetting about her ex.
Songwriter
Like many of her hit singles, "Two Doors Down" was also written by Dolly Parton herself.
Use in Movie
The song was featured in the 1980 movie, "9 to 5", which stars Dolly Parton.
Notable Performances
Several artists have covered "Two Doors Down". It was notably performed by country icon Reba McEntire during the 2016 television special "Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund".
Resonance with Fans
Although the song talks about overcoming heartbreak, many fans resonate with it because it encourages resilience and finding joy even in moments of sadness.
Live Performances
Parton often includes "Two Doors Down" in her concert setlists and it is a crowd-pleaser during her live performances.

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