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Dumb Blonde
Dolly Parton
Album: Hello, I’m Dolly
Intro: 
D G
GDon't try to cry your wCay out of this
Don't try to lDie or I'll catch you in Git
Don't try to make me feel sorry fCor you
Just becDause I'm blonde, don't think I'm dumb
Cause this dumb blonde ain't nobody's fGool
GWhen you lCeft you thought I'd sit
An' you thought I'd wait, An' you thought I'd cry
You called me a dDumb blonde
Ah, but soCmehow I lived through it
And you know if there's one thing this blonde has leDarned
Blondes have more fun
You flew too hGigh up off the grCound
It's stormy weDather an' had to come back dGown
But I've found new thread for my old spCool
Just beDcause I'm blonde, don't think I'm dumb
                                          G   D- G  
Cause this dumb blonde ain't nobody's fool
GWhen you lCeft you thought I'd sit
An' you thought I'd wait, An' you thought I'd cry
You called me a dDumb blonde
Ah, but soCmehow I lived through it
And you know if there's one thing this blonde has leDarned
Blondes have more fun
You flew too hGigh up off the grCound
It's stormy weDather an' had to come back dGown
But I've found new thread for my old spCool
Just beDcause I'm blonde, don't think I'm dumb
Cause this dumb blonde ain't nobody's fGool

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The story behind the song

This song is about defying stereotypes, with the lyrics making it clear that a "dumb blonde" is nobody's fool. It's a spirited declaration from the perspective of someone who might be underestimated, but is actually sharp and aware. Released in 1966, this song was an early showcase for Dolly Parton's assertive and clever songwriting, appearing on her debut album Hello, I'm Dolly. It plays like an anthem for anyone who has ever been judged by their appearance and wants to prove them wrong.

AI-written from these sources:Dumb Blonde (Dolly Parton song) — Wikipedia ↗Dolly Parton — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Dumb Blonde

by Dolly Parton

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Dumb Blonde

Dolly Parton

Album: Hello, I’m Dolly

Intro:

D G

G C

Don't try to cry your way out of this

D G

Don't try to lie or I'll catch you in it

Don't try to make me feel sorry for you

Just because I'm blonde, don't think I'm dumb

Cause this dumb blonde ain't nobody's fool

G C

When you left you thought I'd sit

An' you thought I'd wait, An' you thought I'd cry

You called me a dumb blonde

Ah, but somehow I lived through it

And you know if there's one thing this blonde has learned

Blondes have more fun

G C

You flew too high up off the ground

D G

It's stormy weather an' had to come back down

But I've found new thread for my old spool

Just because I'm blonde, don't think I'm dumb

G D G

Cause this dumb blonde ain't nobody's fool

G C

When you left you thought I'd sit

An' you thought I'd wait, An' you thought I'd cry

You called me a dumb blonde

Ah, but somehow I lived through it

And you know if there's one thing this blonde has learned

Blondes have more fun

G C

You flew too high up off the ground

D G

It's stormy weather an' had to come back down

But I've found new thread for my old spool

Just because I'm blonde, don't think I'm dumb

Cause this dumb blonde ain't nobody's fool

About Dumb Blonde Chords by Dolly Parton

Learn how to play Dumb Blonde by Dolly Parton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Dumb Blonde chords”, “Dumb Blonde guitar chords”, or “Dolly Parton Dumb Blonde 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 Dumb Blonde chords and for experienced players who want accurate Dumb Blonde lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, C.

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