Dolly Parton - Coat Of Many Colors (Official Audio)

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Coat Of Many Colors Lyrics:
Back through the years I go wanderin' once again
Back to the seasons of my youth
I recall a box of rags that someone gave us
And how my momma put the rags to use

There were rags of many colors
But every piece was small
And I didn't have a coat
And it was way down in the fall

Momma sewed the rags together
Sewin' every piece with love
She made my coat of many colors
That I was so proud of

As she sewed, she told a story
From The Bible, she had read
About a coat of many colors
Joseph wore and then she said

"Perhaps this coat will bring you
Good luck and happiness"
And I just couldn't wait to wear it
And momma blessed it with a kiss

My coat of many colors
That my momma made for me
Made only from rags
But I wore it so proudly

Although we had no money
Oh, I was rich as I could be
In my coat of many colors
My momma made for me

So with patches on my britches
And holes in both my shoes
In my coat of many colors
I hurried off to school

Just to find the others laughing
And making fun of me
And my coat of many colors
My momma made for me

And oh I couldn't understand it
For I felt I was rich
And I told them of the love
My momma sewed in every stitch

And I told 'em all the story
Momma told me while she sewed
And how my coat of many colors
Was worth more than all their clothes

But they didn't understand it
And I tried to make them see
That one is only poor
Only if they choose to be

Now I know we had no money
But I was rich as I could be
In my coat of many colors
My momma made for me
Made just for me

[mayelemusambi]

Thank you, Dolly, for telling the story of my life, the life of those who, like me, came from nowhere!

[ezrakim]

"That one is only poor
Only if they choose to be"

Gosh this song is beautiful!!!

[whitenoise]

I listen to this song every morning to keep my life in perspective. And to remember my Mama. 💔

[StandardMan]

Actually a true story. The coat exists and is on display.

[supertombrother]

This song honestly made me cry. My momma made my Halloween costumes every year until I was 10. The kids used to make fun of my homemade costumes too. Thanks for the memories.

[kiokokoffin]

I cry every time, such a beautiful song. She has the voice of an angel.

[gloriashambaugh]

Out of all the songs, Dolly sang this one, hit home. My mother was😮 a pattern maker, she made a coat for me and my bother . She took a coat that some one gave her, and she made 2 one for my brother and me.We lived in northen Illinois . Cold winters. When this song came, i was young women. I cried my eyes out, she made all close.

[jonni]

this is the first song i remember listening to, i fell in love with it and Dolly, my mom got me a cassette tape with this song and i would play it so much that the tape would get loose and unravel I'd have to wind it back in, she's still my favorite artist and thats still one of my favorite songs

[thesunshinefamily]

My daughter received your book after winning the chicken run contest at the Stampede. Such a wonderful lesson. We're listening together. You're the best, Dolly! ❤

[marebellanphere]

I can't really relate with my childhood, but now, as a mother, I'm that kind of Mom. 🤗🥰

[fredkigozi]

The song reminds me my mom who used to cook for me food everyday even though in my absence. REST IN ETERNAL PEACE ALL MOTHERS WHO PASSED ON

[melindastaggs]

this is an absolutely dynamic collection of amazing old time country songs. Thank you

[melissawilliams]

Love this ❤️😍 Dolly I love you & you're music.

[NonyeEzenwa]

Sincerely I am touched as this is a true life story in every aspect. I love the more my mother n only. Rip😂

[amandahensley]

I cried the first time I heard this song and I still do!!!

[melissawilliams]

Love this this the first time I heard it.& It did make me cry and it's a beautiful song

[margiealvord]

Love that song
Dolly wrote so many many songs.

[andreacrashe]

*Kia ora (hello) Ms Dolly, if you are reading the comments. Thank for all your songs, I truly love this song and all the others.*

[shaheedturner]

When I was a kid I love storytelling songs that uplifted me it made cry bring me joy from my childhood to adulthood I love songs like Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton, Coal Miner's Daughter by the late Loretta Lynn that song made me cry about the passing of my mom and my grandma too may they rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏🙏 That song really uplifted me with love and understanding about the things you don't want in life is love!! Thank you Dolly your songs make me feel good!!! God bless you!!!!😍😍😍😍💐💐💐💐💐😀😀😀😀I love the 70s!! Can you dig it!!!!

[robertknight]

I love to hear Dolly Parton laugh ❤😊