[ti:The Sacrifice] [ar:Dolly Parton] [al:Better Day] [by:] [offset:0] [00:00.00]The Sacrifice (牺牲) - Dolly Parton [00:02.87]Lyrics by:Dolly Parton [00:05.75]Composed by:Dolly Parton [00:08.63]Well I've sacrificed time with family and friends [00:13.01]Gave up vacations for work without end [00:17.45]24/7 365 [00:21.27]But I was willing to make the sacrifice [00:25.64]But empty or full I've carried my pale [00:29.83]You don't drink the water if you don't dig the well [00:33.89]Through blood sweat and tears I have built a good life [00:38.31]But it didn't come without sacrifice [00:42.25]But I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost [00:46.57]And I was gonna win no matter how much I lost [00:50.75]All through the years I kept my eye on the prize [00:54.94]You ask if it's worth the sacrifice the sacrifice [01:07.81]I think about Jesus and all that he gave [01:11.88]And the ultimate sacrifice that He made [01:16.32]He is my strength and my guiding light [01:20.18]And He's taught me that nothing's without sacrifice [01:24.27]I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost [01:28.90]And I was gonna win no matter how much I lost [01:33.14]I wanted success and brother I've paid the price [01:37.34]And yes it's been worth the sacrifice the sacrifice [01:58.36]I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost [02:02.67]And I was gonna win no matter how much I lost [02:06.92]Grindstones and rhinestones have made up my life [02:10.80]But I've shined like a diamond through sacrifice [02:15.04]I was gonna be rich no matter how much it cost [02:19.54]And I was gonna win no matter how much I lost [02:23.85]But I hope God will tell me"Well done my child [02:27.98]You've won your reward through your sacrifice the sacrifice" [02:40.23]The sacrifice [02:48.97]But sometimes I wonder in the still of the night [02:53.23]Is it really worth the sacrifice [03:06.31]I've often laughed and I've often cried [03:10.38]I've often failed but I've always tried [03:18.15]I made the sacrifice