'If You Hadn't Been There' Lyrics: Dolly Parton Memorializes Husband Carl Dean in Touching New Song

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Dolly Parton paid tribute to her husband Carl Dean with a touching new song. The country music legend lost her husband at the age of 82 earlier this week.

On Friday (March 7), she unveiled her new song “If You Hadn’t Been There,” which is about their relationship. “I fell in love with Carl Dean when I was 18 years old.

We have spent 60 precious and meaningful years together,” Dolly wrote on Instagram. “Like all great love stories, they never end.

They live on in memory and song. He will always be the star of my life story, and I dedicate this song to him.” Keep reading to find out more… The song is a touching ballad about the support that she received from Carl over the years and how it helped her soar to new heights. “I wouldn’t be here / If you hadn’t been there,” she sings, “Holding my hand / Showing you care / You made me dream / More than I dared / And I wouldn’t be here / If you hadn’t been there.” The song comes after Dolly issued a statement about the loss of her husband. Dolly has previously revealed why Carl didn’t join her at public events.