Heartbreaker
Dolly Parton
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Here I sit all alone, thinkin' 'bout what I should have known You made me think that I could need you You weaved your magic spell and I believed you Lookin back on you and me Promises that will never be I truly thought that we were lovers But now I find that I'm just like all the others Heartbreaker, wish I'd seen that love was blind Sweet little love maker Takin my heart and leave me behind Heartbreaker couldn't you be Just a little more kind to me Played with fire, felt its burn I would have thought that I would have learned I melted every time you kissed me Each time you'd leave I thought that you would miss me Heartbreaker, wish that I'd seen that love was blind Sweet little love maker Takin' my heart and leave me behind Heartbreaker couldn't you be A little more kind to me Heartbreaker, wish that I had seen that love was blind Sweet little love maker Takin' my heart and leave me behind Heartbreaker couldn't you be Just a little more kind to me Heartbreaker, wish I'd seen that love was blind Sweet little love maker Takin' my heart and leave me behind Heartbreaker couldn't you be Just a little more kind to me
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Written by: Carole Bayer Sager, David Wolfert
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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.
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Album ReleaseThe single is from her 20th solo studio album, also titled “Heartbreaker,” which was released in 1978.
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About the Song"Heartbreaker" is about a woman who finds herself repeatedly drawn to men who break her heart.
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Chart Success"Heartbreaker" was a huge hit and peaked at No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Mainstream RecognitionThe song also crossed over to pop charts, peaking at No.37 on the Billboard Hot 100, illustrating the wide appeal of the song.
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Songwriters"Heartbreaker" was written by Carole Bayer Sager and The Bee Gees’ Barry Gibb.
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Platinum RecordThe album, "Heartbreaker," was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 1 million copies.
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Grammy AwardsThe song was nominated for "Best Female Country Vocal Performance" at the 22nd Annual Grammy Awards.
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Profound ImpactThe song continues to be a fan favorite decades after its release, showcasing Parton's enduring influence in the music industry.
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Music VideoThere was no official music video made for "Heartbreaker," as it was released before the era of music videos became mainstream in the music industry.
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Song DurationThe duration of the song is approximately 3 minutes and 32 seconds.
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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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