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.
My Rose of Old Kentucky
Bill Monroe Lyrics
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In a cabin on the hill
We made our vows we'd love each other
And I know we always will
She's my rose of old Kentucky
I watched her bloom as the years roll by
And to me there'll never be another
I'll love her 'til the day I die
Oh in dreams I see my darling
In a gingham dress she looks so sweet
Oh I long for old Kentucky
And my darling was more to me
Oh I know you often wonder
So I'll tell you the reason why
She's my rose of old Kentucky
And I know she'll never lie
In Bill Monroe's song "My Rose of Old Kentucky," the singer expresses his unwavering love for his significant other. The song describes the couple's humble beginnings in a small cabin on a hill in Kentucky. The singer affectionately refers to his lover as "my rose of old Kentucky" and reminisces about watching her bloom as the years went by. He expresses that she holds a special place in his heart, and he will continue to love her until the end of his days.
Throughout the song, the singer romanticizes the memories he has shared with his lover, whether it is making vows of love to each other or the simple image of her in a gingham dress. The song concludes with the singer assuring the listener that he trusts his lover completely, signifying the strength and steadfastness of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
She bloomed for me near a little village
I met my true love in a small town in Kentucky.
In a cabin on the hill
We lived in a small, cozy cabin overlooking the surrounding countryside.
We made our vows we'd love each other
We solemnly promised to love and cherish each other for the rest of our lives.
And I know we always will
Our love will endure and continue to grow stronger with each passing day.
She's my rose of old Kentucky
My beloved partner is the most beautiful and precious thing in my life.
I watched her bloom as the years roll by
I have been with her through thick and thin, and have seen her grow and develop into the wonderful person she is today.
And to me there'll never be another
No one else could ever take her place in my heart and soul.
I'll love her 'til the day I die
My love for her is eternal, and I will continue to cherish her for the rest of my life.
Oh in dreams I see my darling
Even when we're apart, I still think about her constantly, and she appears in my dreams.
In a gingham dress she looks so sweet
I remember her beauty and sweetness, even when we're not together.
Oh I long for old Kentucky
I miss the place where we first fell in love, and where we shared so many wonderful memories together.
And my darling was more to me
My partner means everything to me and has brought so much happiness into my life.
Oh I know you often wonder
I know that you might be curious about why she is so important to me.
So I'll tell you the reason why
I'm happy to explain why she is so precious to me.
And I know she'll never lie
I trust her completely and know that she would never deceive me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILL MONROE
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