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The video goes on to depict other people in similarly desperate situations, with the real Parton joining hands with for KING & COUNTRY's Joel and Luke Smallbone at the end, reinforcing the song's theme that things can get better.

\"When I first heard #GodOnlyKnows I knew I had to be a part of it,\" Parton shared on her socials. \"Thank you @forkingandcountry for letting me join you in telling this incredible story of love, faith and kindness.\"

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A post shared by Dolly Parton (@dollyparton) on Aug 30, 2019 at 7:04am PDT

You can stream or download \"God Only Knows\" now.

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