Parton, Dolly - Better Get To Livin' Lyrics






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.

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And your wardrobe way outdated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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  1. m.... ....

    Dolly might be the last of the best of us.

  2. L.... W....

    Happy early birthday to the talented and beautiful Dolly Parton!

  3. J.... C....

    Dolly Parton Better Get back to living help me out of my depression days. Thanks ly Dolly 😘

  4. M.... r....

    I love you 😘♥️ Dolly

  5. a.... s....

    This song brought me out of dark.

  6. L.... L....

    Her livin' ain't aging her ......

  7. j.... ....

    All healing starts with YOU!!!!

  8. C.... J....

    Love ❤️ Dolly

  9. A.... E....

    Love this song!

  10. R.... L....

    YouTube suggested this good song on 2019 hmm what can I say but glad that I found 😚love you legend

  11. G.... M....

    Who is still watching in 2019? Put some like here👇

    G.... M....

    Gazr Music I didn’t see this till 2019 😂😂😂😂😂 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 wasn’t my era! Hahahahaha

  12. D.... V....

    WORDS OF WISDOM...
    Blessings from THE TRINITY 🌟🙏💖🤳

  13. S.... P....

    Good song and meaningful words but the film clip??

  14. �.... �....

    беспонтово

  15. G.... ....

    Love Dolly but she must have been ill when she made this video , look how sickly thin her poor legs are and her hip bones stick way out.

  16. D.... G....

    I love you Dolly, thank you. You’re an earth Angel.

  17. D.... W....

    Miss Dolly it would be an honor to be blessed to stand beside you !!! I Know I'm no body but I just wanted to let you know that !!!

  18. K.... ....

    Song starts at 0:58

  19. T.... T....

    Dolly Parton deserves a Congressional Medal of Freedom. PURE AMERICANA !!!!!!



    HOW CAN WE PETITION THAT SHE IS GETS ONE?

  20. h.... a....

    I simply love her

  21. h.... a....

    I love Dolly

  22. t.... ....

    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

    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'...

  23. K.... M....

    Love u dolly u are so right it has to start with us

  24. B.... &....

    here from dumplin' 2019

  25. K.... D....

    BestOfCountryisLoveDollyParton!!!!!!

  26. D.... H....

    Love this song

  27. E.... B....

    Thank you God for Dolly!!

  28. A.... V....

    Awesome video of Dolly😙

  29. J.... C....

    She's not saying not to feel she's saying do something other then "suffer" helping others helps us all.

  30. J.... C....

    This is too cool

  31. V.... C....

    They played this on the radio this morning. It was included in the songs that cheer people up.

  32. T.... T....

    Why haven't Dolly Parton  been  inducted into the  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? And Elvis, Aretha Franklin, Gloria Estefan, Sinatra, Diana Ross, Irvin Berlin, Streisand... all have been given the Congressional Medal of Freedom. Dolly Parton should be one of those recipients deserving the Congressional Medal of Freedom - Dolly opines Americana !!!!

  33. j.... ....

    Tell em dolly!

  34. A.... ....

    Its been 11 years and this song/video is still necessary
    EDIT: I typed that before listening fully and now the song is over and completely covered in chills and wanting to cry. Such a profound message explained so simply. Dolly-lama!

  35. S.... b....

    Lyric: "With all you do your attitude just seems to be so good how do you keep it?"
    Hmmm.... I'd say that:
    A) being a success since age 13,
    B) finding the love of your life at 19 who has lived his entire life around your dreams,
    C) being rich since your early 20's,
    D) having everything you've ever wanted,
    E) living your one and only dream for your whole life,
    F) being internationally adored, celebrated and acclaimed
    ... PROBABLY has a pretty positive effect on keeping a good attitude and positive outlook!!!

    S.... b....

    @Sadie Louise - I never said she has it all. Is English not your native language? You keep replying to things I haven't said, telling me what I mean, and assuming what I think. Perhaps you are not a direct, honest and forthright person, but I am. You don't need to read between the lines, assume, or infer with me. I say exactly what I mean. You just need to read what I wrote and let it bypass your own feelings, assumptions and prejudices.

    S.... b....

    Money doesn’t mean everything and how do we know he changed his life to suit her? She’s the one who earned her success off her own back and went from no one to someone . Alll the money in the world can’t make a perfect and happy marriage and perfect happiness and good health isn’t guaranteed for everyone either it’s luck of the draw

    S.... b....

    Shepherd boy being a woman isn’t easy and neither is being married so that wouldn’t guarantee her a positive attitude it would just help

    S.... b....

    @Rose Queen "Being a woman isn't easy" ???? The stupidest comment ever posted on the internet, Rose Queen. Right.... because being a man is a walk in the park. What the hell kind of bullshit do you subscribe to? Life is hard for EVERYBODY.

    S.... b....

    @Rose Queen- You completely missed the entire point of what I wrote. Try reading it again and paying attention to what I actually SAID and not what you "Felt" when you read it. Dumbass.

  36. M.... ....

    When I was 3 and 4 years old Dolly was my favourite which is why I know she is pure. <3 She is still the best I just know more of why now.

  37. W.... R....

    A real legend. love from cameroon. Since i was born 1997 till now have a family, I listen to your music. Love from Cameroon

  38. I.... �....

    Amazing

  39. A.... L....

    I love this song so much, it’s perfect to listen to when you’re feeling down. It always cheers me up :)

  40. D.... S....

    Great advise

  41. L.... M....

    Thank you Dolly💕🤙🌺

  42. A.... B....

    I always love her style!

  43. d.... ....

    Dolly reminds me of my grandma

    d.... ....

    Your grandma must be an awesome woman! 😄

  44. I.... F....

    Dolly is one helluva songwriter!

  45. d.... ....

    amy sedaris.

  46. B.... m....

    I want to see her in concert again!!!!

  47. R.... K....

    So true dolly

  48. C.... D....

    Thank you God Bless you ❤️🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  49. E.... H....

    I love you and your song

  50. W.... T....

    Love the BACKWOODS BARBIE album and this one is one of favorite tracks !!!!

  51. K.... W....

    I love Dolly Parton, I always have since I was a young girl. I remember Dolly, coming on Porter Waggoner she sing Jolene. :-) But when Dolly Parton came out with "I Will Always Love You" I've always been right here! :-)

  52. l.... e....

    Tennessee

  53. S.... L....

    I love you mam.

  54. S.... T....

    "The weeping woman." Cracks me up! :P I just LOVE you Dolly, and this song! You're my hero! So uplifting xox

  55. p.... ....

    Cantante straordinaria.

  56. J.... ....

    Dolly is the Queen of Country and there is no doubt about it. She will cheer you up no matter what. So, Get to livin' and givin'.

  57. E.... B....

    I fell in love with her and her music. I fell in love with her personality, her songs, her lyricses, her voice and everything. I don't fucking care about how she looks like or about her plastic surgeries. She is a beautiful human being!!

  58. �.... ....

    非常棒的一首歌^^

  59. E.... S....

    love love this song!

  60. J.... L....

    God don't answer prayers; how many prayed on 911?

  61. S.... H....

    I'm lovin' this red and black outfit. Great video/ song

  62. s.... ....

    Jerri Blank!

  63. T.... A....

    I just I could meet her one day.

  64. D.... S....

    I love your songs and you dolly

  65. s.... s....

    Just love you,Dolly

  66. Y.... F....

    canta bello

  67. A.... ....

    A beautiful genius.

  68. G.... M....

    Dolly, I do love you! your voice is simply amazing <3

  69. E.... K....

    As she carry's a riding crop ! Lol .. Love her

  70. D.... V....

    love the SONG & the singer

  71. M.... N....

    It doesn't matter how low I am, Dolly will always cheer me up. She is the epitome of positivity!

    M.... N....

    She is just what I needed to cheer up a little bit

  72. T.... D....

    Dolly is right. If we all just do the things she said we should do, our dreams will not only come true, but this world will be a better place. A lot of people say that I can't be a country music star just because I'm a black man. Well I don't care what they think, one day within a few years from now I will be a country music star and I will prove to everyone that anything is possible.

    T.... D....

    +Hannah Marie I say that because some people would judge me by how I look, which I don't care because I believe that I will make it just not at this moment and time. You know what I'm saying.

    T.... D....

    Yeah, I understand.

    T.... D....

    Do you have samples of your singing? And your name alone is catchy for a country singer. And you know what just over come the negative comments and get truckin and not give up. Good luck

    T.... D....

    I hope your dream comes true!! I hope all of them comes true. Here’s to seeing you in big lights one day Tobias <3

    T.... D....

    Well I can’t wait to hear your music, I hope you become the most successful country singer there ever has been!

  73. e.... j....

    bellisimo Dolly te amo, a mu tu musica!! Guru!! love it!!

  74. T.... H....

    lover her

  75. k.... ....

    I amglad too

  76. J.... R....

    I love this song and you.

  77. o.... b....

    Happy Birthday Dolly

  78. c.... w....

    dolly is a iconic legendary woman and people forget that she is a fab actress

  79. f.... ....

    I was this woman & this song helped me get through it ! I was trapped in a terrible relationship with a bum , now I have a wonderful man & this song is part of the reason !

    f.... ....

    Go you! I agree! This song just LIFTS me! I've had it on repeat! :D

    f.... ....

    fussyrussy1963 girl it's been heck for me just got out of a relationship I was in love with the man but he don't feel the same my house is litterly a mess because I am a mess I'm over weight under paid and most definitely under appreciated.

  80. A.... G....

    Just LOVE this great song!!!

  81. k.... ....

    Her voice is stellar, her words charm the soul, her pain is real as ours.

  82. k.... ....

    this song makes me glad God loves us all

    k.... ....

    @kayt m. goudie i'm glad there's other christian's out there. We christian's have to stick together, and love God no matter what happens!

    k.... ....

    +kayt m. goudie I'm bisexual :( I'm probably hated then

    k.... ....

    @curt w No one hates you, its your choice and people should be nice about that, and God isnt gonna judge you on how you believe, hes good that way. :)

  83. J.... L....

    I love this song but is notre my favorite

  84. A.... M....

    Is that Lily Tomlin in the crowd at 1:26?

    A.... M....

    @Amy Marshall That's exactly what I thought! I'm not sure though.

    A.... M....

    @Jamesy A. Davidson Music I know they did a movie or two together, so I thought it might be her.

    A.... M....

    Yeah. They did "9 to 5" together. 

    A.... M....

    @Amy Marshall nope

  85. P.... C....

    Because the healing have to start with you. Everyone who knows that and do that are strong and smart peole. You have the right to grieve, cry, feel bad. But you have the right to raise, to smile to laugh your lungs out, to have fun. Not forget the bad, just take it for what it was and go on, and on. Life will end anyway, make sure you better got to live it.

  86. D.... H....

    So soll es sein. ,.,.,.,. Ahem .,.,., Forelle oder was ,.,.,..,LOVE

  87. M.... A....

    I love this song . thank u Dolly cuz this song made many things turns on real in me.

  88. l.... M....

    this is the best song ever!All her song are the best!

  89. l.... M....

    I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!

  90. P.... ....

    Amy Sedaris... LOL!  Love that girl!

  91. l.... ....

    I love this new song the more I listen to it! Great lyric & video. She is such a sweetheart, living doll & still showing them younger ones how it's done! :)

  92. E.... H....

    FYI-lousy video, great lyrics.

  93. J.... ....

    Amy Sedaris cameo!!! 

  94. B.... V....

    Good song, very catchy. But over-produced in my opinion. I listen to Dolly Parton for her amazing voice and her poetic lyrics, not for the drum-track..

    B.... V....

    explain, please..............

  95. S.... V....

    This song has put a smile on my face at the worst of times for 5 years... :)

  96. O.... B....

    How I'd love an HD version of this video ):

    O.... B....

    Hot and cod
    lkgp.

  97. M.... O....

    spendid , you are the best