Dark As The Night Blue As The Day
Bill Monroe Lyrics


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Dark as the night and blue as the day
I'm lonesome, my darling, since you went away
Sometimes I wonder, what made you strangely
Dark as the night and blue as the day

Blue as the sky, there is blues in my heart
It's dark outside since we've been apart
Oh, tell me, please, tell me, why you betrayed?
Dark as the night, I'm blue as the day

Blue as the sky, there is blues in my heart
It's dark outside since we've been apart




Oh, tell me, please, tell me, why you betrayed?
Dark as the night, I'm blue as the day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bill Monroe's song "Dark as the night Blue as the day" speaks of the devastating heartbreak experienced by the singer since the departure of his lover. The opening lines, "Dark as the night and blue as the day, I'm lonesome, my darling, since you went away," set the tone for the sorrowful theme that runs through the whole lyrics. The singer is left engulfed in loneliness and profound sadness, which is further emphasized in the line, "It's dark outside since we've been apart." He wrestles with the question of why his lover betrayed him with the words "Oh, tell me, please, tell me, why you betrayed?".


The story of heartbreak and betrayal is a common and relatable one, and the use of color imagery in the song adds depth and emotional weight to the lyrics. The use of "Dark and blue" highlights the depth of the singer's sadness and despair, which has consumed his life since his lover's departure. The bluesy melody of the song complements the lyrics and sets a melancholic tone that further drives the point of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Dark as the night and blue as the day
I feel completely alone and melancholic since you left. My heart is dark and heavy and the sky seems blue in comparison to how I feel.


I'm lonesome, my darling, since you went away
Since you left me, I've been feeling extremely lonely and sad.


Sometimes I wonder, what made you strangely
At times, I find myself pondering what could have possibly caused you to leave me in such a mysterious and unexpected way.


Blue as the sky, there is blues in my heart
My heart is filled with sadness and sorrow, just like the blue sky above me.


It's dark outside since we've been apart
Since you left, everything around me seems darker and less vibrant, like there is less light in the world without you.


Oh, tell me, please, tell me, why you betrayed?
I need to know why you left me, why you betrayed my trust and abandoned the love that we shared.


Dark as the night, I'm blue as the day
I am consumed by feelings of loneliness and sadness, which make it seem like the night is darker and the day is bluer than they should be.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILL MONROE

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john kenny

Great song, I've learned to play it on autoharp, so fun. Thanks for posting Martin, I never would have known of it otherwise.

Luke 2:52

First 🙂 ... 3 yrs later.
The world would be a better place if this had a million views. Thanks for posting

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