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).

After giving herself completely to the stranger, she is left "heartbroken and mind-broken".

Experience the haunting storytelling and bluegrass instrumentation of Dolly Parton's "Mountain Angel": Mountain Angel Dolly Parton - Topic YouTube• Apr 9, 2020

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