Hello Dolly (Are You There?) Lyrics

Hello Dolly, are you there?

In my dreams, you always care

Came out, then they kicked me out, life doesn't always treat you kind

It was in that darkness, I'd remember your songs, your voice floatin' in the air

I wasn't alone, you filled the void, as if you were really there

In my dreams, I always loved you,

And you loved me just the same

Here you come again, soft and gentle, to ease my aching pain

Your love is like a butterfly, floating in and out my life

Hello Dolly, thanks for being you, you made everything alright

I know you're not my mama, and it sounds a bit crazy

But in an unforgiving life, your heart did always amaze me

In my mind, I'd be your son, laughin' over rhinestones, always free to be just me

I knew you wouldn't throw me out, you'd let me just be me

In the warmth of your melodies, I found a place where I could breathe

In my dreams, I always loved you,

And you loved me just the same

Here you come again, soft and gentle, to ease my aching pain

Your love is like a butterfly, floating in and out my life

Hello Dolly, thanks for being you, you made everything alright

I hope someday you hear this song, it's my way to say

Thank you Dolly for showin' me what real love looks like, every single day

In my mind, you wrapped me up in your coat of many colors, in my imagination, you looked me in the face,

"You listenin'? I'll think of you each step of the way, with me you have a place."

Thank you Dolly, you're my hero, I stayed around because of you

Through the years, you've been my guide

With your wisdom, laughter, and your Smoky Mountain soul

You unconditionally loved me, in my mind always beside

In my dreams, you made me welcome, your songs rebuilt my pride

In my dreams, I always loved you,

And you loved me just the same

Here you come again, soft and gentle, to ease my aching pain

Your love is like a butterfly, floating in and out my life

Hello Dolly, you're my steel magnolia, you made everything alright

Hello Dolly, are you there?

In my dreams, you always care

I know it sounds crazy, but it's true

This imaginary love made my life worth living, you made it easier to get through