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Paradise Road
Dolly Parton
Album: Hungry Again
[Intro]
D
DI grew up dirty and I grew up poor 
The wolf didn't even hang 'round our door 
Not a cGrumb to spare and the cupboard bDare 
And I had the gift of imagination 
I could change my situation 
AnytEmime I choose I could always go 
Down ParadiDse Road 
I found a kingdom deep within 
A place dream and to pretend 
And to prepGare for the world out tDhere 
A dream can dress you when you're ragged 
Fill you up when hunger's naggin' 
I warGmed my soul when life was cold 
On ParadiDse Road 
[Chorus]
AParadise is a state of mind 
The sun shGines warm and all the time 
And the rDain don't fGlow and the wDind don't bGlow 
On ParadiDse Road 
AA place no one can take from me 
A pGlace of everlasting peace 
Where drDeamers Ggo; It's nDever clGosed 
ParadiDse Road 
AParadise is a state of mind 
DoGwn the road of life and time 
And the friDends we mGeet 
Make the tDravlin' swGeet 
On ParadiDse Road 
ASometimes now when the world is mad 
I fGind that place I've always had 
InsDide my sGoul; It's pDaved in gGold 
ParadiDse Road 
DI grew up dirty and I grew up poor 
The wolf didn't even hang 'round our door 
Not a crGumb to spare and the cupboard bDare 
But I had the gift of imagination 
I could change my situation 
AnytEmime I choose I could always go 
Down ParadiDse Road

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The story behind the song

"Paradise Road" carries a deep message of hope, resonating with the idea that better days are ahead, even when facing hardship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a difficult present, with a "burning bridge behind" and a "young man nearly beaten," yet still hold onto the promise of a brighter future. It was received as a prophetic word by many, offering comfort and a sense of optimism during challenging times. Playing this song can feel like channeling resilience and an unwavering belief in renewal.

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Paradise Road

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Paradise Road

Dolly Parton

Album: Hungry Again

[Intro]

I grew up dirty and I grew up poor

The wolf didn't even hang 'round our door

G D

Not a crumb to spare and the cupboard bare

And I had the gift of imagination

I could change my situation

Anytime I choose I could always go

Down Paradise Road

I found a kingdom deep within

A place dream and to pretend

G D

And to prepare for the world out there

A dream can dress you when you're ragged

Fill you up when hunger's naggin'

I warmed my soul when life was cold

On Paradise Road

[Chorus]

Paradise is a state of mind

The sun shines warm and all the time

D G D G

And the rain don't flow and the wind don't blow

On Paradise Road

A place no one can take from me

A place of everlasting peace

D G D G

Where dreamers go; It's never closed

Paradise Road

Paradise is a state of mind

Down the road of life and time

D G

And the friends we meet

D G

Make the travlin' sweet

On Paradise Road

Sometimes now when the world is mad

I find that place I've always had

D G D G

Inside my soul; It's paved in gold

Paradise Road

I grew up dirty and I grew up poor

The wolf didn't even hang 'round our door

G D

Not a crumb to spare and the cupboard bare

But I had the gift of imagination

I could change my situation

Anytime I choose I could always go

Down Paradise Road

About Paradise Road Chords by Dolly Parton

Learn how to play Paradise Road by Dolly Parton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Paradise Road chords”, “Paradise Road guitar chords”, or “Dolly Parton Paradise Road chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Paradise Road chords and for experienced players who want accurate Paradise Road lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, Em, A.

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What key is "Paradise Road" in?

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