Slow Dancing with the Moon features a who's who of country music circa 1993; guests including Tanya Tucker, Vince Gill, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Chet Atkins, Kathy Mattea and Billy Ray Cyrus are just a handful of the singers and players joining Parton on this outing. Ironically, it's the simpler, sparer songs that work best here; stripped of all the gloss and star power that sinks the guest-dominated tracks, they allow Parton's emotional vocals to really shine through.
DOLLY PARTON
SLOW DANCING WITH THE MOON
Columbia CK-53199
February 23/1993
Produced by Steve Buckingham & Dolly Parton
Steve Gibson - guitar/mandolin
Kent Wells, Chet Atkins - guitar
Bruce Watkins - ac.guitar
Sonny Garrish, John Hughey - steel
Paul Franklin - steel/dobro
Paul Hollowell, John B. Jarvis, Mitch Murphies - piano
Michael Davis - keyboards
Steve Turner - drums
Paul Uhrig - bass
Terry McMillan - harmonica/percussion
Jimmy Mattingly - fiddle/mandolin
Gove Scivenor - autoharp
Joey Miskulin, Joel Sonnier - accordion
Marty Stuart - mandolin
Alisa Jones Wall - dulcimer
Vocals:
Richard Dennison, Jennifer O'Brian-Enoch, Howard Smith, Vicki Hampton, Rodney Crowell,
Lari White, Billy Ray Cyrus, Tanya Tucker, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kathy Mattea, Pam Tillis,
Billy Dean, Maura O'Connell, Carl Jackson, Allison Kraus, Ricky Skaggs, Michael English,
Emmylou Harris, Chuck Cannon, Rhonda Vincent, Darrin Vincent, Collin Raye, Vince Gill, Christ Church Choir
Recorded:
Nightingale Studio, Nashville
Sound Stage Studios, Nashville
1.
FULL CIRCLE
(Dolly Parton - Mac Davis)
« © '91 Velvet Apple Music, BMI »
You've seen me naked in more ways than one
You've seen me done up seen me come undone
We've cried in the darkness we've laughed in the sun
We've been forever yet we've just begun
We've come full circle all the way round
Through the good times and bad times through life's ups and downs
Still we've stayed together through thick and through thin
Yes we've come full circle thank God we're still friends
[ steel ]
You know the soft spots under my skin
Deep down inside me where no one has been
We've sailed troubled waters we've soared on the wind
But time's only sweetened this love that we're in
And we've come full circle...
We've cried in the darkness laughed in the sun
We've come full circle and we've just begun
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2.
ROMEO
(Dolly Parton)
« © '93 Velvet Apple Music, BMI »
Across between a movie star and a hero in a book
Romeo comes struttin' in and everybody looks
Cause he's just got that special thang that everybody needs
And everybody wants him but not as bad as me
Hey Romeo where art thou get out here on the floor
I want to dance you darlin' till you forget wherefore
Let's two step to a new step we'll keep it all in line
And we'll call this the Romeo cause you're so mighty fine
Romeo Romeo Romeo come dance with me
That sexy little body beats all I've ever seen
I ain't never seen a cowboy look that good in jeans
My temperature keeps risin' every time we meet
I may not be in love but let me tell you I'm in heat
Remeo Romeo I just know I'll get you yet Romeo Romeo I want to be your Juliet
(So step it high step it low step it out and in
Step to the side and let it slide then steppin' up again
Step on toes it all goes steppin' as you please)
But I'm one step away from love so don't step out on me
Romeo Romeo Romeo with the magic feet
[ guitar - harmonica ]
(So step it high step it low...
Remeo Romeo I just know I'll get you yet Romeo Romeo (want to be my Juliet)
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3.
YOU GOT ME OVER A HEARTACHE TONIGHT
(Dolly Parton - Larry Weiss)
« © '93 Velvet Apple Music, BMI »
[ duet with Billy Dean ]
Can't say we're lovers can't say we're friends don't even know I'll see you again
But against your warm body I felt so alive and you got me over a heartache tonight
My heart was broken my hurt was deep I have lost something I wanted to keep
Looking for comfort when you caught my eye you got me over a heartache tonight
Sweet conversation a drink and a dance lead to an evening of making romance
And I don't even care if it's wrong or it's right
Cause you got me over a heartache tonight
Yes you got me over a heartache tonight stirring up passion brought me back to life
Oh and it may not last but who knows it just might
But you got me over a heartache tonight
Yes you got me over a heartache tonight mhm
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4.
WHAT WILL BABY BE
(Dolly Parton)
« © '93 Velvet Apple Music, BMI »
A young couple marries already fighting along comes baby makin' them three
Trouble's all he hears from the time he's in didies
Baby don't know just what to believe
Angry words and spiteful actions baby's gonna cut his teeth on these
If that's gonna be the main attraction what will the baby be what will baby be
Baby needs love and needs direction baby's first school is the family
For they are only a reflection of the things they see what will baby be
What will baby be after baby is grown
What will baby do if baby don't know what's right or wrong
Got to show them love got to teach them truth
Cause what baby is when baby grows up well that depends entirely on me and you
Depends entirely on me and you
[ ac.guitar ]
Baby thinks God is just a curse word never said a prayer cause he's never been taught
They remember and repeat what they've heard so I ask who's really at fault
So many questions so few answers so many lessons we don't teach
Stumbling through like clumsy dancers what will baby be what will baby be
What will baby be after baby is grown
What will baby do when baby is out there on his own
Teach the children how to be all they should be
Cause what baby is when baby grows up depends entirely on you and me
Depends entirely on you and me what will baby be
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5.
MORE WHERE THAT CAME FROM
(Dolly Parton)
« © '93 Velvet Apple Music, BMI »
I've been through hell and half of Louisiana lookin' for a man like you
I know you could have any woman you want and I know you've had a few
I know I've got some stiff competition they ain't got nothing on me
Cause I've got something that you've been missin' I practice what I preach
Cause I wanna be your lover I wanna be your friend
And I wanna be your fulltime woman closer than your kin
I wanna be your satisfaction be your number one
And just when you think I can't love you any better well I have just begun
Cause there's more where that came from that's right there's more where that came from
[ fiddle ]
And I want your clothes in my closet my name on your mail
And I want my love to be your faucet drinkin' from an endless well
I want your kids to call me mama I want you to call me hon
I wanna be the one you love and honor when it's all been said and done
Cause I wanna be your lover...
[ guitar ]
Oh I wanna be your lover...
Yes I wanna be your fulltime woman I wanna be that I wanna be that
Oh I wanna be your lover lover lover I wanna be that I wanna be that
And I wanna be your satisfaction I wanna be that I wanna be that
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6.
PUT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR HEART
(Randy Myers - Jackie De Shannon - Jimmy Holiday)
« © '69 Unart Catalog, BMI »
Think of your fellow man lend him a helping hand put a little love in your heart
You see it's getting late oh please don't hesitate put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place and the world will be a better place
For you and me you just wait and see
Another day goes by and still the children cry put a little love in your heart
If you want the world to know we won't let hatred grow put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place...
Take a good look around and if you're looking down put a little love in your heart
And I hope when you decide on just who'll be your guide put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place...
Put a little love in your heart each and everyday
Let's get to be a better way don't you think it's time we start
Put a little love in your heart
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7.
WHY CAN'T WE
(Allen Shamblin - Austin Cunningham - Chuck Cannon)
« © '92 Almo Music, ASCAP / Taste Auction Music, BMI »
Look how the wind carries the seed see how the soil supplies what it needs
The rain falls the sun shines and a flower breaks free
And it all works together why can't we
And I have seen children at play in the park skin shades of ivory red yellow and dark
Well my eyes saw colors their little hearts could not see
They were playing together why can't we
Why can't we why can't we I can love you and you can love me
Why can't we why can't we set our foolish pride free just be and let be why can't we
I had a dream about a lion and a lamb
They were laying together and there was peace in the land
And swords became plowshares there were no enemies
And I woke up and wondered God why can't we
Why can't we why can't we...
Set our foolish pride free just be and let be why can't we uh huh why can't we
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8.
I'LL MAKE YOUR BED
(Dolly Parton)
« © '93 Velvet Apple Music, BMI »
I'm not the kind of girl that married dear dad
I don't bake apple pies and cookies from scratch
I'm not even handy with a needle or thread
But you'll never go hungry and I'll make your bed
I'll make your bed a place you can't wait to go
Softer than feathers and as sweet as a rose
Smooth satin pillows I will fluff for your head
And you'll want for nothing and I'll make your bed
I'll love you to sleep at night wake you with a kiss
Things that I can't do I swear you won't miss
I promised forever on the day that we met
That I'd love you truly and I'll make your bed
Do do do do do do de de de oh do do do do do do de de de ah
Do do do do do do de de de oh I'll love you truly and I'll make your bed
I'll clothe you in dreams or I will feed you with love
Show you a magic life that few have dreamed of
I know this can be the love you'll never regret
Cause I'm yours forever and I'll make your bed
I'll make your bed...
I'll love you to sleep at night wake you with a kiss
Things that I can't do I swear you won't miss
Forever and always I will prove what I said
And love you a lifetime and I'll make your bed
And you'll want for nothin' and I'll make your bed
Do do do do do do de de de oh...
Do do do do do do de de de oh...
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9.
WHENEVER FOREVER COMES
(Dolly Parton)
« © '93 Velvet Apple Music, BMI »
[ duet with Collin Raye ]
Whenever forever comes when darkness shall hide the sun
I'll still be shining with love for you when glory bells chime my love will ring true
Heaven and earth shall pass away but my love will be yours always
Whenever forever comes when all things are said and done
I'll still be feeling the same way I do I'll be there for you and still wanting you
God gave you to me and me to you
And you will still be the one whenever forever comes
We'll float on a cloud through eternity you'll gather the stars you'll give them to me
I'll give you the moon and we'll replace the sun
Whenever forever comes whenever forever comes
What would I have ever done had I not had you to love
You've given me more than I ever dreamed
Loving you more every day so it seems greater than all other loves I have seen
Its essence will linger on whenever forever comes
We'll float on a cloud...
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10.
CROSS MY HEART
(Randy Parton - Frank Dycus - Rachel Dennison)
« © '88 Satchel Music, ASCAP »
I know there's times when you must wonder if my love is true and I'm satisfied
I wish I knew a way to show you I'm forever yours for the rest of my life
I cross my heart and hope to die I'll always be here by your side
My love grows stronger as the time goes by cross my heart and hope to die
[ steel ]
And all those times we're not together you're in my heart and you're on my mind
You're like a part of me that's missing I cross my heart and hope to die
I cross my heart...
I cross my heart...
I cross my heart and hope to die I cross my heart
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11.
SLOW DANCING WITH THE MOON
(Mac Davis)
« © '92 Songpainter Music, BMI »
Sweet little cherry blossom blooming before her time
Moving her lips to her favorite song cherishing every rhyme
Swaying her hips to the rhythm humming along with the tune
Lost in her own little dream world slow dancing with the moon
Watching her I cannot help but go back in my mind
And suddenly I find I am fifteen again slow dancing with the moon
Oh the stars got in my eyes long time ago
And I've lived my life like a lovesick clown in a bitter-sweet cartoon
Just a dreamy eyed kid slow dancing with the moon
[ ac.guitar ]
Watching the girl I reminded she's quite a lot like me
Trapped in the suburbs of wonderland lost in her own fantasy
Somehow my heart never grew up no one ever burst my baloon
So here I am swirling in stardust slow dancing with the moon
Still believe someday my wildest dreams will all come true
And I'll find someone who'll make me fifteen again
But until then I'm slow dancing with the moon
Oh the stars got in my eyes long time ago
And I've lived my life like a lovesick clown in a bitter-sweet cartoon
Just a dreamy eyed kid slow dancing with the moon
Just a starry eyed kid slow dancing with the moon
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12.
HIGH AND MIGHTY
(Dolly Parton)
« © '93 Velvet Apple Music, BMI »
He is high and mighty he is high and mighty
He is there and ever waiting reaching out to you and me
[ piano ]
He is high and mighty oh mighty is his power mighty is his love
He is high and mighty he is there with the answers let us lift him up
God loves you did you know that ain't it good to know he cares
If you're burdened down with troubles just go to him in prayer
Say God I'm just a seeker I'm empty scared and lost
Then lay your burdens down at the foot of the cross
He said ye shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free
He will guide and lead you and fulfill every need
Nothing is impossible if you have faith enough
So if you've lost direction stop and just look up
Cause he is high and mighty...
High and mighty he is high and mighty
I believe I do believe that his love has set me free I believe I believe I believe
He is high and mighty oh mighty is his power might is his love
He is high and he's mighty it's a wonderful feeling let us lift him up
He said if I be lifted up he said if I be lifted up what did he say
He said if I be lifted up I'll draw all men unto me
Let's lift him higher higher higher and higher each day let's lift him up
Cause he is high and he's mighty and he has washed my sins away
Cause he's high and he's mighty
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