High Heels to Fill

In a daydream I was driving down a smoky mountain road

And I had a conversation with a friend

She said darling girl You’re on your way and I want you to know what you’re headed for just up around the bend

It’s gonna be fun it’s gonna be tough but you’ve got the stuff it takes to make it but don’t ever let the bright lights blind your heart

It ain’t just the rhinestones sparkling it’s because of who you are

And I said Dolly you’ll be with me just tell me where to start

Cause I’ve got high heels to fill

Chasing butterflies, and neon signs, and keeping country real

I’ll be walking after midnight on the sidewalks of fist city Hey Nashville, won’t you please give me a try?

But I know I’ve got high heels to fill

So I thought about the Opry and I pictured myself there backstage waiting with Loretta to go on

She was telling me her stories while she tuned up her guitar and she said promise you’ll carry on the songs

It’s gonna be fun, its gonna be tough, you’re gonna be making your own luck

And It ain’t just about the fortune and the fame

Its about the words your singing and what those words are meaning and another she-ro sent me on my way

And I’ve got high heels to fill

Chasing butterflies, and neon signs, and keeping country real

I’ll be walking after midnight on the sidewalks of fist city

Hey Nashville, won’t you please give me a try?

But I know I’ve got high heels to fill

Then I turned back time and Patsy Cline was waiting in the wings and I saw Tammy and I saw Naomi too

They all looked at me with smiles and tears and wisdom in their eyes and their voices echo beautiful and true

And I've got high heels to fill

And I will always love you

Standing by my man

Rocking to the rhythm of the rain

I'm a coal miner's daughter