When I Was Around 5 Years Old

Dolly Parton has been weaving melodies and lyrics together since she was just a child. Songwriting lies at the core of country music, a fact that Parton embodies flawlessly. From iconic tracks like “I Will Always Love You” to playful tunes such as “Dumb Blonde” and nostalgic pieces like “Tennessee Homesick Blues,” Dolly Parton has showcased her ability to write a song about virtually anything.

Many might assume her talent was honed through years in the music industry, but in reality, Parton was born with an inherent gift for songwriting. In an interview with Wire.com, she reminisced about her very first song, created even before she could physically write the words down.

“What was Dolly Parton’s first song? Well, the first song was actually before I started writing. It was before I could write it down. I was about five years old,” she explained. “I had a little cob doll that Mama made me, and I named her Tiny Tassel Top, because she had corn tassels for hair. So, I wrote a little song…

‘Little Tiny Tassel Top,
I love you an awful lot
Hope you never go away
I want you to stay…’

“Ta-dah! But I started writing songs when I was young. And my first record was called ‘Puppy Love’ when I was ten years old.”

This early creation didn’t just foreshadow her future stardom; it also exhibited the sharpness of Parton’s mind. Remembering a song she composed at the tender age of five demonstrates her innate connection to music and lyrics. Personally, I struggle to recall what day of the week it is, yet Parton retains memories of her earliest compositions.

While this childlike tune may not have left a significant mark on her extensive career, it certainly highlights the continuous flow of rhythms and rhymes that have always been a part of her. Dolly Parton truly exemplifies what it means to be a songwriter through and through.

Source: Wire.com