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 song ends with her death upon her baby's grave, though her spirit is said to haunt the mountains forever. Key Releases Studio Version: Found on the Little Sparrow album (2001). Dolly Parton - Mountain Angel (Audio)
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. The song tells a dark, folk-style story about
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 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