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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Vocals
Linda Ronstadt
Linda Ronstadt
Vocals
Emmylou Harris
Emmylou Harris
Vocals
Albert Lee
Albert Lee
Acoustic Guitar
Kenny Edwards
Kenny Edwards
Acoustic Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
John Boylan
John Boylan
Mastering Engineer
George Massenburg
George Massenburg
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
There's a little rosewood casket
Resting on a marble stand
With a packet of old love letters
Written by my true love's hand
[Verse 2]
Go and bring them to me, sister
Read them o'er for me tonight
I have often tried but I could not
For the tears that filled my eyes
[Verse 3]
When I'm dead and in my casket
When I gently fall asleep
Fall asleep to wake in Heaven
Dearest sister, do not weep
[Verse 4]
Take his letters and his locket
Place them gently on my heart
But this golden ring that he gave me
From my finger never part
[Verse 5]
There's a little rosewood casket
Resting on a marble stand
With a packet of old love letters
Written by my true love's hand
[Verse 6]
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Mmm, mmm
Oh, oh, oh
Mmm, mmm
Written by: Avie Lee Parton

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