About The Song
“Blue Moon of Kentucky” is a famous bluegrass song written by Bill Monroe and first recorded by his band, the Blue Grass Boys, in 1946. It has since been covered by many artists, including Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney, and Dolly Parton.
The song is about a man who is heartbroken over the loss of his girlfriend. He pleads with the blue moon to keep shining on her so that she will remember him and come back to him. The song is characterized by its driving banjo and guitar riffs and its high, lonesome vocals. It is a classic example of bluegrass music and has been enjoyed by listeners for generations.
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Lyrics
Blue moon, blue moon, blue moon,
keep shining bright.
Blue moon, keep on shining bright,
You’re gonna bring me back my baby tonight,
Blue moon, keep shining bright.
I said blue moon of Kentucky
keep on shining,
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue.
I said blue moon of Kentucky
keep on shining,
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue.
Well, it was on one moonlight night,
Stars shining bright,
Wish blown high
Love said good-bye.
Blue moon of Kentucky
Keep on shining.
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue.
Well, I said blue moon of Kentucky
Just keep on shining.
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue.
I said blue moon of Kentucky
keep on shining.
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue.
Well, it was on one moonlight night,
Stars shining bright,
Wish blown high
Love said good-bye.
Blue moon of Kentucky
Keep on shining.
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue.