Parton, Dolly - The Sacrifice Lyrics






Well, I've sacrificed time with family and friends
Gave up vacations for work without end
24/7, 365
But I was willing to make the sacrifice

But empty or full, I've carried my pale
You don't drink the water if you don't dig the well
Through blood sweat and tears I have built a good life
But it didn't come without sacrifice

But I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost
And I was gonna win no matter how much I lost
All through the years I kept my eye on the prize
You ask if it's worth the sacrifice, the sacrifice

I think about Jesus and all that he gave
And the ultimate sacrifice that he made
He is my strength and my guiding light
And he's taught me that nothing's without sacrifice

I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost
And I was gonna win no matter how much I lost
I wanted success and, brother, I've paid the price
And, yes, it's been worth the sacrifice, the sacrifice

I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost
And I was gonna win no matter how much I lost
Grindstones and rhinestones have made up my life
But I've shined like a diamond through sacrifice

I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost
And I was gonna win no matter how much I lost
But I hope God will tell me, 'Well done, my child
You've won your reward through your sacrifice, the sacrifice'

The sacrifice
But sometimes I wonder in the still of the night
Is it really worth the sacrifice
I've often laughed and I've often cried
I've often failed but I've always tried
I made the sacrifice





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  1. B.... ....

    amazing!

  2. D.... B....

    The big difference between me & celebrities: They want fame & fortune. Dolly sings, "I was gonna be rich, no matter the cost". They sacrifice family, & God. I put God first, & family is a close second! I'm a hard worker & I believe in pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps. I don't rely on others to succeed. Money would solve a lot of my problems, but could easily cause problems too. I don't need fame or money to be happy. I will never be rich because I won't sacrifice my faith in Jesus, or ignore my family for fame, & a mansion. I love Dolly's music but I hate this song. Listen closely. It's all about giving up everything for her position in life. I may be as poor as a church mouse, but I haven't sold my soul either.

  3. T.... ....

    Vanity... definitely my favourite sin.

  4. D.... J....

    I love this woman and her music she is so inspiring this is true country music

  5. S.... C....

    I like it.

  6. K.... D....

    LovedByBestOfDollyParton!!!!!!!

  7. A.... K....

    The great Dolly always inspiring listening to her. I love this song unfortunately I've not come across it on any Nigerian radio station

  8. D.... ....

    Muito bonita está música precisamos de mais cantora como está

  9. D.... ....

    I've always loved Dolly. My idol you might say. I had 8x10 photographs of her and lost them in a house fire. Broke my heart. Thank you so much for sharing.

  10. N.... A....

    Thanks 😘 Man legs lol 😂 love you too babe

  11. N.... A....

    I like were the tassals are placed good 👌😋😂 🔥 ya 😂 😈🤸 🤙👀 😂 legs lol 😂 love you too babe

  12. R.... C....

    She has often said the biggest sacrifice she made was deciding not to have children as she believed it wouldn't be fair to give them the lifestyle she choose how many people really think things through like that awesome woman 😘

  13. A.... K....

    С НОВЫМ ГОДОМ ДОЛЛИ

  14. L.... M....

    She understands Jesus comletely.

  15. D.... E....

    lots of people work hard, and never make it , is the real truth, takes lots of skill hard work, and right people to become music star.

  16. K.... C....

    The only woman who undergone under a knife but yet the reputation and music had never been faded... so much respect for her 😊

  17. T.... d....

    Very inspiring song. I love Dolly's songs.

  18. m.... r....

    Wow! 💐

  19. C.... V....

    Dolly Parton- the human highlighter- makes everybody she's around just look better. It's amazing how in that time and circumstance, there are any home movies of her childhood.

  20. T.... S....

    Mrs. Dolly....I looove you!!! 🌠sooo MUCH. You are my guardian angel. It's like God uses your music to speak to me at very low points to take me higher. Big hug to you...I hope I meet you and sing with you one day soon...may not make it through singing without crying. Love you!!

  21. L.... N....

    A world treasure she is

  22. r.... p....

    she is TN

  23. r.... p....

    SHE IS SO GOOD

  24. r.... p....

    ALWAYS A LADY

  25. M.... M....

    I love Dolly so much and have since I was a little girl. She is so special for many many reasons. My idol forever!

  26. F.... ....

    wonderfull women !

  27. L.... M....

    The Sacrifice"

    Well, I've sacrificed time with family and friends
    Gave up vacations for work without end
    24/7, 365
    But I was willing to make the sacrifice

    But empty or full, I've carried my pale
    You don't drink the water if you don't dig the well
    Through blood sweat and tears I have built a good life
    But it didn't come without sacrifice

    But I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost
    And I was gonna win no matter how much I lost
    All through the years I kept my eye on the prize
    You ask if it's worth the sacrifice, the sacrifice

    I think about Jesus and all that he gave
    And the ultimate sacrifice that he made
    He is my strength and my guiding light
    And he's taught me that nothing's without sacrifice

    I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost
    And I was gonna win no matter how much I lost
    I wanted success and, brother, I've paid the price
    And, yes, it's been worth the sacrifice, the sacrifice

    I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost
    And I was gonna win no matter how much I lost
    Grindstones and rhinestones have made up my life
    But I've shined like a diamond through sacrifice

    I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost
    And I was gonna win no matter how much I lost
    But I hope God will tell me, 'Well done, my child
    You've won your reward through your sacrifice, the sacrifice'

    The sacrifice
    But sometimes I wonder in the still of the night
    Is it really worth the sacrifice
    I've often laughed and I've often cried
    I've often failed but I've always tried
    I made the sacrifice

    L.... M....

    Luiggi Michael Riwu-Kaho YOU ARE PATHETIC. GET THE HECK OFF THE INTERNET AND DELETE THAT USELESS AS CRAP POST

  28. L.... C....

    It's no worth the sacrifice I wouldn't have miss being with my family if I could be a rich cos it's easier for a camel to go though a nittles eye than for a rich man tomorrow a rich man to inter there in

  29. L.... C....

    😄😂

  30. B.... C....

    Love the voice,love the song.

  31. A.... T....

    God bless you Dolly

  32. t.... ....

    I'm not the biggest c & w fan, but this song rocks! Should have 1 million+ views

  33. S.... G....

    I love Dolly so much. She has given us and keeps giving us amazing music and love.

  34. G.... G....

    love you Xx

  35. G.... G....

    dolly parton you make me cry every time I watch one of your videos and you are so good and I love your voice and you are just so pretty I would love to meet you Xx

  36. L.... ....

    I want this album on Spotify

  37. j.... n....

    so good the dolly songs make my heat.

  38. A.... V....

    🙌🔊🙌🎤🙌🎼🙌♩🙌🎶🙌🎵🙌🎻🙌🎸

  39. E.... B....

    Wow, she was a beautiful and sweet child, a wonderful woman and now a beautiful and gorgeous old lady. I know she had many plastic surgeries, but she is beautiful af.

    E.... B....

    Fucker Del Rio she's said it takes alotta money to look that cheap,she's an angel in high heels 😀🌹👼👼

  40. E.... B....

    This is one of my favourite songs ever.

  41. E.... B....

    WHY IS SHE SOOOOOOOO PERFECT????

    E.... B....

    Fucker Del Rio, oh trust me she's not NO one is! But unlike most she has owned up to her mistakes and did the hardwork to be a better human being which is a great example of what we should ALL strive for

    E.... B....

    Because of her “sacrifice”

  42. E.... O....

    Thank you dolly

  43. E.... O....

    Love music

  44. A.... L....

    Dolly is a very talented song writer and performer, but the sacrifice she talks about in this song is about reaching fame and wealth, it's an insult to Jesus's preaching about the real sacrtifice. Wrong comparison!

  45. M.... S....

    so, jack, Who died and made you God! What other mainstream superstar has consistently, over the last 50 years, praised Jesus in song and words and actions. She is hard to hate on. Are you and I not being self-serving in merely stating our opinions, knowing how limited in power our words and thoughts are. I have not yet met anyone who can Cast The First Stone. But I pray for an eternity with the Only One who can. God bless you.

    M.... S....

    Do you honestly think that Dolly Parton represents Christ with her fake boobs, constant admiration of fame and riches? Yes she brings up the Lord and good for her, but the hypocrisy can be confusing for the impressionable. Lets face it, feelings aside, she is not a good example. No, I am not God, and have quite a checkered past myself, but I don't gloat about it and do not pretend I can say the opposite of Christ and then think everything will be okay. Your doing a disservice to all who might read your comment to simply disregard objective truth for feelings of a famous person. I approach my salvation with fear and trembling and through the Sacraments as St. Paul said to do and i will defend Christ and speak out against "Public sinners" (not regular folk). She has been given a stage and she decided to corrupt it. Certainly not as bad as others, but sometimes i find her more dangerous, she seems to sin with a smile and somehow that makes it all right and it is not. Maybe you should spend your time defending Christ rather than Dolly.

    M.... S....

    So what if we all acknowledge we are human and include in our messages that we are truly sorry for our shortcomings. Oh, yes... and praise His name in word and song and through our actions every time we can. I admire you for your deeply held convictions. I guess my goal here is to take the situation as it exists objectively and to try and make it even better. You and i and even Dolly have more in common than not. Is every famous and rich person against God? Is Dolly the only hypocrite? Where is the love, acceptance and thankful spirit in your comments... Have a great holiday.

    M.... S....

    +Mike Sh I suppose the love is where i hope that someone or even Dolly for that matter might fall upon these comments and realize her sacrifice was self serving and not for glory of God, as her song somehow tries to display. I hope she changes and I hope people are not convinced that how she publicly lived life is not to be imitated. maybe I'm misunderstood by you, but that is my intention. God bless you.

    M.... S....

    What sin is she committing?

  46. j.... ....

    Except her sacrifice was all self serving, so earning that reward....hmmm. She talks about the Lord yet does not follow His Faith (generally speaking). I think Dolly is a nice lady, in a worldly kind of way, but she is a cafeteria Christian, in other words...lukewarm and we all know what God promised about the lukewarm. And if you know the faith of Christ and scripture you know you are to judge those who poison the people- a public sinner, and that she is.

    j.... ....

    I asked it earlier. What sin is she committing? Who is she poisoning with what exactly? Jesus had far more words to say about Pharisees than fallen women.

    j.... ....

    Anya Kimlin ironically you brought Pharisees, which Jesus condemned for there hypocrisy, Dolly fits both. Listen, I think Dolly is wildly entertaining, but God charged us not judge the person but their evil deeds not to scandalize the masses. Dolly in a way is worse than Madonna. not because her deeds are worse, but all can feel warm and fuzzy inside with Dolly, and embrace worldliness, impurities, disobedience to God-publicly,may I add. In the same breathe, claim you follow Christ. If only you would defend Christ the way you defended Dolly Parton.

    j.... ....

    Jackofalltrades where are her evil deeds? What has she done apart from be a savvy business woman? I'm not defending her because I don't get what are her great sins are?

    j.... ....

    you are a hater

  47. M.... B....

    has it been

  48. A.... ....

    I've always loved how she can play the most beautiful guitar with her long fake nails. That in itself is a great skill! LOL She's just wonderful on the inside and outside.

  49. N.... B....

    thank u Dolly.i know it's worth it wen we sacrifice

  50. c.... ....

    I love this song - most especially - Dolly's video of it. What a potent, revealing song! Every time I hear it my heart aches and rejoices. Thank you Dolly for your sacrifice! Glad you are rich! You have enriched, inspired and motivated me! Hope the best for Dolly ! I, too, hope for her "God says, "well done my child"". AMAZING LYRICS ! THANKS DOLLY !

  51. m.... d....

    true that me

  52. T.... R....

    Dolly truly made the Sacrifice.... Now and Forever she'll make Grand Music....

  53. S.... R....

    dolly pardon l love your music and you as well and you very beautiful

    S.... R....

    +Sylevester Robinson Your so right!!..Dolly is the best country singer ever and so much better then today's singers ..Dolly Parton.Tina Turner Janis Joplin and Diana Ross are the best!!

  54. T.... D....

    Dolly is right. We all have dreams that we want to do, we just have to make sacrifices in order to make that dream a reality. I want to be a country music star and I have some videos on my Youtube channel, and I am willing to make difficult sacrifices in order to finally become what I have dreamed of. There are people who say I can't be a country music star because I am a black man. I will be a country music star one day in a few years from now. I may be 16 but I am ready for my career to get to the next level. I'm starting out small but I am getting close. I guarantee you I will be a country music star.

    T.... D....

    I'm sure you can do it!

  55. s.... ....

    Happy Birthday, Dolly! We made this for you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMct06P6CjU

  56. L.... E....

    Praying for you....

  57. A.... H....

    I love the 'drive' the rhytm and guitars. A unique combination and Dolly Parton just makes it perfect

  58. I.... L....

    The original country diva

    I.... L....

    Carl Winslow (Big Guy) and yet somehow she is as far from a diva as you can get. There are no divas in the country genre. If you Google the meaning of diva you will see the definitions and NONE of the definitions ZERO of them come CLOSE to describing any female in the entire history of the country genre

  59. I.... A....

    Wonderful lyrics, wonderful song, amazing voice and from my point of view, greatest female country artist of all time.

  60. J.... C....

    This is one of my favorite songs and it describes how one of my friends are she will sacritice everything to become a famous singer when she's older. Even if she losses the one thing that means the world to her, her friends.

  61. h.... b....

    Great video,great song and one truly great lady!

  62. A.... C....

    I love this song......

  63. S.... J....

    This song inspires me immensely Dolly, absolutely love it x

  64. W.... A....

    I just love this song and its message makes me want to try and try harder.... Thanks Dolly I am going to be whatever I want to be because you said I can and I believe in me

    W.... A....

    I totally agree with you! I feel the same way! Dolly is always so motivational

    W.... A....

    I totally agree with you! I feel the same way! Dolly is always so motivational

    W.... A....

    I totally agree with you! I feel the same way! Dolly is always so motivational

  65. R.... S....

    A gift to the World from the God's above ! 

    R.... S....

    used *instaPHAMOUS. COM* bout 2 hours ago then tons of followers started coming in like crazy

  66. S.... S....

    This is one of my favorite songs, so beautiful! Just like her!

  67. K.... W....

    I love you and the others two. you and Kenny are my two favorites sings ever.

  68. A.... G....

    ¡¡Awesomely Outstanding!!

  69. M.... P....

    She  has helped so many, good people get through bad  times,  with her music, lyrics and those never give up mantras  "  I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost, I was gonna win no matter how much  I lost",  love that.!   ....how  many times I gave up on something I truly  believed in, because how much it would cost  me...how  many times I " lost".... giving up, because the lost was too painful to risk it again.....thanks  Dolly

  70. R.... F....

    She really shines like diamond.
    Amazing folly...

  71. K.... C....

    don't you ever doubt yourself girl you've helped a lot of people,I know Im one of them women who's esteem was in their cowboy boots,now its a song in my heart,no matter what,Im happy today and you are a part of it......Love ya.

  72. t.... c....

    This is a good song

  73. S.... ....

    Still my favorite of the Better day album. :)

  74. T.... G....

    I loved it

  75. M.... J....

    This makes me think of me and all that i am.

  76. v.... l....

    This song makes so much more sense now.

  77. O.... O....

    Thumbs up if you like dolly parton

  78. L.... P....

    She is ALL *_*

  79. t.... c....

    dolly your the best great song

  80. A.... ....

    About that 'Angel' - you never know when she might show up, or where.
    She works in mysterious ways. Thanks for the warm sunshine today, Dolly.

    I had already agreed with Carl Dean a long time ago, but today you have to realize-you shocked some perspective right back into me, at a time when I was searching for it, and needed to feel those magic words. Divine, no doubt about it, for anyone that believes in connection. Again, Thank You.

  81. S.... M....

    Beautiful Dolly beautiful song!!!

  82. E.... ....

    She didn't say that though - the words are that he taught her nothing was achieved without sacrifice. I'm not a Christian but she's right.

    E.... ....

    Elgaisma you need Jesus

  83. D.... E....

    I love this lady

  84. S.... ....

    My song for the day! Thank you Dolly!

  85. L.... T....

    Not sure what I think about her sacrifice being analogous to Jesus' sacrifice, but still - Dolly is a legend, good song.

  86. M.... R....

    A B S O L U T E L Y B R I L L I A N T ! ! ! !

  87. w.... ....

    Who "disliked" this video? What's not to LOVE? Dolly is an angel!

  88. r.... ....

    Very True.....

  89. K.... J....

    Same here!!!

  90. �.... ....

    B R I L L I A N T ! ! !

  91. a.... ....

    I was there too! I got chills when she sang "Little Sparrow"!

  92. K.... J....

    How tha heck did I miss this video!!! LOVE DOLLY!!! Saw her Better Day Tour in Dallas she was amazing!!!

  93. l.... ....

    SO FUCKING beautiful! I´ve been listening to this all night

  94. E.... P....

    Brasil!!!!!!! VC TEM QUE CANTAR NESTE PAIS ......AGUARDAMOS VC POR FAVOR ,PRECISA CONHECER ABELEZA QUE EXISTE AQUI AS PESSOAS QUE TE AMA VENHA AGUARDAMOS VOCE. BJSSSS. BRASIL

  95. h.... c....

    Dolly has the right idea. She gave up a great deal , But the love the People have for her as a music Icon, Does not go in vein with her . She Gives what the She has given up to the spirit of God ,. Many of us all , Have given up So much Because we want to be where God has placed up. And even when times are good or Bad . I know what has been given with as little as i have or as much as she has , Just brings the Power of the spirit closer to a much better caring life.

  96. S.... S....

    You don't drink the water if you don't dig the well - What a line :) Love dolly!!

  97. S.... ....

    You know it really PISSES me off that country radio does not play Dolly anymore...songs such as this one and Better Get To Living are GREAT songs but the radio does not play them. She should be played when she has a great song to put out!