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.

I Wonder Where You Are Tonight
Bill Monroe Lyrics

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I'm sad tonight my heart is weary
I'm wondering if I'm wrong or right
To dream about you though you left me
I wonder where you are tonight

[Chorus:]
That old rain is cold and slowly falling
Upon my window pane tonight

And though your love grows even colder
I wonder where you are tonight

Your heart was cold you never loved me
Although you often said you cared
And now you've gone to find another
Someone who knows the love I shared

[Chorus]

Then came the dawn the day you left me
I tried to smile with all my might
But I just couldn't hide the sorrow
That lingers in my heart tonight

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bill Monroe & The Bluegrass Boys's song "I Wonder Where You Are Tonight" express a sense of sadness and longing as the singer wonders about the whereabouts of their lost love. The opening line "I'm sad tonight my heart is weary" is a perfect example of the somber tone of the song. The singer clearly feels the loss of the relationship and is unsure whether they should still hold onto hope or give up on the dream of being reunited with their beloved.

The repeated line "I wonder where you are tonight" expresses the anxiety and confusion the singer is feeling. They are haunted by the memory of their former lover and the emotions they had shared together. The chorus describing the rain falling on the windowpane is used as a metaphor for the tears shed over the lost love. It's interesting to note that despite the coldness of the rain and the love that once was, the singer still wonders where their ex is.

The third verse, which describes the dawn of the day their love left them, adds another layer of misery. Even though the singer tries to put on a brave face, they can't hide the sorrow they feel. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the overall theme of the song, which is the longing for a lost love and the sadness that comes with it.

I Wonder Where You Are TonightBill Monroe Lyrics

I Wonder Where You Are Tonight
Bill Monroe Lyrics