Dolly Parton - Mountain Angel (audio) Now

The woman retreats into the wilderness, eventually losing her sanity. Locals begin to view the former "angel" as a witch as she roams the hills making mournful sounds.

is a tragic bluegrass ballad written and performed by Dolly Parton. It was originally released as the ninth track on her 2001 album, Little Sparrow . Song Story and Meaning Dolly Parton - Mountain Angel (Audio)

The song tells a dark, folk-style story about a beautiful, innocent young woman known as the "Mountain Angel" who is seduced and then abandoned by a "wicked, handsome stranger". The woman retreats into the wilderness, eventually losing

A prominent live recording is featured on the 2004 album Live and Well , recorded during her performance at the Dollywood Celebrity Theatre. Where to Listen It was originally released as the ninth track

After giving herself completely to the stranger, she is left "heartbroken and mind-broken".