The love song starts with the lyrics, If you hadnt been there where would I be?

highlighting the decades-long love the couple shared.

They live in memory and in song, and I dedicate this to him.

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The movingsong lyricscontinue with the lines, Your loving arms have cradled me and You held me close.

They say that opposites attract, and its true.

Were completely opposite, but thats what makes it fun.

Blonde woman smiling, wearing a black top and large pink necklace, related to a song release for her husband.

I never know what hes gonna say or do.

Hes always surprising me, she shared in the interview.

One fan wrote, I know whenever forever comes he will be right there with you.

Couple embracing, one kissing the other on the cheek, in a warm moment.

I personally appreciate how selfless Carl was because he lent us you, and you have impacted so many.

I love you, Dolly.

Fans also shared their admiration for the couples marriage.

Text tribute for Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband, requesting privacy following his passing at age 82 in Nashville.

One wrote, I have always been so fascinated and impressed your marriage.

You have modeled what love really is.

Another said, The love you had with Carl is a life goal for so many of us.

Vintage photo of a couple embracing in front of a brick wall, captioned “If You Hadn’t Been There.

I am so happy you got to experience that, Dolly!

One fan praised the composition: Its such a great song!

Another person commented on the singers love and respect towards her husband: So beautiful.

Singer with guitar near a piano, releasing a heartfelt song dedicated to her late husband.

You respected his wish for privacy and guarded the love you both shared.

Words cant do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years.

On Thursday, Parton thanked loved ones and fans for their support in anotherInstagram post.

Dolly Parton’s heartfelt message about her late husband Carl Dean, expressing gratitude for the support received.

This is a love note to family, friends, and fans.

I’m sorry, I can’t tell who these individuals are.

Couple sitting on a vintage couch, one wearing a formal dress and the other in a suit, smiling at the camera.

Kacey’s heartfelt Instagram comment supporting Dolly Parton after releasing a song dedicated to late husband Carl Dean.

Comment praising Dolly Parton’s tribute song to husband, expressing condolences.

Comment supporting Dolly Parton’s heartfelt song for Carl Dean with love and prayer emojis.

Comment praising Carl Dean’s impact shared after Dolly Parton’s song release.

Comment praising Dolly Parton’s love for Carl after releasing song dedicated to him.

Comment praising Dolly Parton’s heartbreaking song, with 42 likes.

Comment expressing condolences to Dolly Parton for her loss.

Comment praising Dolly Parton’s heartbreaking song dedicated to Carl Dean with emojis expressing condolences.

Comment on Dolly Parton’s song for husband Carl Dean, praising their private, loving marriage.

Comment praising Dolly Parton’s heartbreaking tribute song for Carl Dean.

Comment on Dolly Parton’s song about her husband, highlighting enduring love with a heart emoji, liked 69 times.

Fan comment reacting to Dolly Parton’s new heartbreaking song release for husband Carl Dean.

Instagram comment with heart emojis showing appreciation and love for Carl Dean.