Clearly, Parton is a huge inspiration.

That includes opening up about her songwriting process.

Considering Parton has so many brilliant tracks in her repertoire, learning where she gets inspiration is fascinating.

Dolly Parton performs onstage

“I just love walking through them and looking at [the headstones].

I just love to imagine what people’s lives were like.

Even without the characters, Parton finds graveyards incredibly peaceful places to sit and just think.

Dolly Parton posing for cameras

Parton clarified during a “Good Morning America” interview it’s “not a morbid thing.”

She explained cemeteries are simply ideal spots to sit, think, and create.

And really, who are we to argue with the inimitableDolly Parton?