Bill Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) developed the style of… Read Full Bio ↴Bill Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) developed the style of country music known as bluegrass, which takes its name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys," named for his home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 60 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader. He is often referred to as "the father of bluegrass."

In the rock (and roll) community, Bill Monroe may be best known via one of Elvis Presley's earliest recordings at Sun Records, that of Monroe's 'Blue Moon of Kentucky'. Patsy Cline also made a highly regarded version of this song.

A Good Woman's Love
Bill Monroe Lyrics

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I was a rover, on land and on sea
Til a good woman's love made a new man of me
Life had no meaning, it was so incomplete
Til a good woman's love put me back on my feet

Still a-roamin' I go home in the evening
And she's waiting there
And I know that no matter what happens

She'll always care

And when night falls and the moon shines above
I'm a man with a dream and a good woman's love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "A Good Woman's Love" by Bill Monroe talk about how the love of a good woman was able to change the singer’s life. The song begins by saying that the singer used to be a wanderer who roamed around on land and sea. But when he found the love of a good woman, everything changed. He was no longer lost - her love made him a new man. Before he met her, his life felt useless and incomplete, but once he found her, her love helped him find his way again.

The second verse talks about their relationship. He still likes to roam around, but he knows that he can always come back home to his loving partner. He knows that she will always be there for him no matter what happens. The final verse describes his sense of fulfillment; he feels happy and complete because he has the love of a good woman. The love of a good woman helps him dream and overcome the difficulties of life.

Overall, "A Good Woman's Love" is a sweet and uplifting song that highlights the importance of having a faithful and loving partner. It shows how love can change a person's life and give them a sense of direction and purpose.

Line by Line Meaning

I was a rover, on land and on sea
I used to be a wanderer, traveling aimlessly on both the earth and the water

Til a good woman's love made a new man of me
But when a kind woman loved me, my life changed completely, and I became a better person.

Life had no meaning, it was so incomplete
Before I met this wonderful woman, I felt that my life was pointless and unsatisfactory

Til a good woman's love put me back on my feet
But with her love, I found the support I needed to move forward and become stronger

Still a-roamin' I go home in the evening
Even though I still travel, I always return to her at the end of the day

And she's waiting there
And when I do return home, she is always waiting there for me

And I know that no matter what happens
I am certain that no matter the circumstances in our lives, she will always care about me

She'll always care
Her love for me is unfaltering and everlasting, which makes me feel secure and loved

And when night falls and the moon shines above
At nighttime, when the moon is shining, I feel a great sense of peace and serenity

I'm a man with a dream and a good woman's love
Thanks to the support and love of this wonderful woman, I am now someone with goals and aspirations, who is happy and fulfilled.

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Written by: CY COBEN

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