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.
Blue Moon Of Kentucky
Bill Monroe Lyrics
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Shine on the one that's gone and proved untrue
Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
It was on a moonlight night
The star is shining bright
And they whispered from on high
Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and said good-bye
Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and proved untrue
Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
It is on a moonlight night
The stars shining bright
They whispered from high
Your love has said good-bye
Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and said good-bye
The song "Blue Moon of Kentucky" was written by Bill Monroe in 1946 and is a classic bluegrass song. The lyrics are about heartbreak and loss, with the singer asking the blue moon of Kentucky to keep on shining and remind him of his lost love. The first verse mentions the one who has proved untrue, while the second verse refers to the one who has said goodbye. The song's sad and melancholy lyrics are complemented by the upbeat tempo and lively banjo and guitar instrumentation.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's pain and heartache, with the blue moon of Kentucky serving as a constant reminder of his lost love. The use of moon imagery is a common theme in music, with the moon often symbolizing love and relationships. The song's popularity has endured through the years, with many different artists covering it in their own style.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining
Oh, beautiful blue moon of Kentucky, I beg of you to keep on shining brightly.
Shine on the one that's gone and proved untrue
Please, moon, shine your light on my ex-lover who has proven to be unfaithful to me.
Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining
Once again, I implore you, lovely moon, to keep on shining for me.
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
Please, moon, shine your light on my ex-lover who has left me feeling heartbroken and blue.
It was on a moonlight night
This happened on a night when the moon was full and bright.
The star is shining bright
All of the stars in the sky were shining brightly that night as well.
And they whispered from on high
As if prompted by the moon and the stars, I heard a whisper from above.
Your love has said good-bye
The whisper I heard seemed to confirm what I already knew - my lover had said goodbye and left me.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bill Monroe
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@coonplatoon
Lyrics:
Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and proved untrue
Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
It was on a moonlight night
The star is shining bright
And they whispered from on high
Your love has said good-bye
Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and said good-bye
Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and proved untrue
Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
It is on a moonlight night
The stars shining bright
They whispered from high
Your love has said good-bye
Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining
Shine on the one that's gone and said good-bye
@-DEVIL7
Never forget when Steve Martin & John Candy are singing this in Planes, Trains & Automobiles.
@Cravz69
Yes!
I had to wait for the credits to find out the name.
Too funny how a song has so many different memories and different versions.
@dirtywindshield5034
Fun fact: When I was a kid back in the late 80's / early 90's I went to a bluegrass convention with my dad. I think it was in South Carolina, but there was a dining area kind of like a school cafeteria and I sat down at the table directly in front of Bill Monroe and we shared a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
@cranque__7737
cap
@fredytexis1
Lmfaooo
@tantrum006
Great song, I tell you hwat.
@doodooswaggy3825
Dang ol got a little bass goin' wump wump, pluckin away on a dang ol banjo with some guitar strummin, go on up there start singing somethin real pretty man, I tell you what
@lebbo88
Yo, man.
@scrumpyfitz9591
@@doodooswaggy3825 Imma get my wash board
@garfieldgetsreal
"Bobby put that down! That's the jug I keep stuff in"