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.

Sweet Little Miss Blue Eyes )
Bill Monroe Lyrics

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Who makes me forget all the other girls I've met
Sweet little miss blue eyes
Who's sweeter to me that she really ought to be
Sweet little miss blue eyes

Little miss blue eyes looks so good
I'm gonna bring her to the neighborhood
I'm gonna make every girl in town

Jealous when she's around

I'm walking the line 'cause I'm glad that she's mine
I'm living in paradise
I know I can't go wrong by just stringing along
With sweet little miss blue eyes

Who's gonna start taking care of my heart
She makes me realize

It's love, she's for me, and I really want to be
With sweet little miss blue eyes

Overall Meaning

Bill Monroe's song "Sweet Little Miss Blue Eyes" speaks about a girl with irresistible charm and sweetness that makes the singer forget all other girls he has encountered. The lyrics express the singer's infatuation with this girl, and his plans to flaunt her to the neighborhood, making every other girl jealous when she's around. He feels lucky that she's his girl and is willing to walk the line to keep her. The song expresses the singer's realization that he's in love with her, and he wants to be with her.

The lyrics in "Sweet Little Miss Blue Eyes" paint a vivid picture of a girl with charming blue eyes who has stolen the singer's heart. The song reminds us of the charming effect of deep-set blue eyes and the power they have to intoxicate us. It shows how love can make someone forget everyone else and draw an irresistible connection to someone who captures their heart. The song also highlights the passion and enthusiasm that comes with the discovery of love, making the singer feel like he's in paradise.

Line by Line Meaning

Who makes me forget all the other girls I've met
I have found someone so special that I do not even remember the other girls I have been with

Sweet little miss blue eyes
A term of endearment for my beloved

Who's sweeter to me that she really ought to be
She is so kind and affectionate to me that it exceeds my expectations of how someone should act towards me

Little miss blue eyes looks so good
My beloved is very attractive

I'm gonna bring her to the neighborhood
I want to show off my sweetheart to everyone in the neighborhood

I'm gonna make every girl in town
I will ensure that every other girl in town is envious of my girlfriend

Jealous when she's around
They will feel jealous of her when she is in their presence

I'm walking the line 'cause I'm glad that she's mine
I am being faithful because I am happy in my relationship

I'm living in paradise
Being with her is like living in a blissful paradise

I know I can't go wrong by just stringing along
As long as I stay by her side and continue our relationship, I am confident that nothing will go wrong

With sweet little miss blue eyes
Again, referring to my beloved with a term of endearment

Who's gonna start taking care of my heart
I have entrusted my heart to her care

She makes me realize
Being with her has made me understand

It's love, she's for me, and I really want to be
I am certain that I love her, and I want to spend my life with her

With sweet little miss blue eyes
A final reference to my beloved

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON HELMS, MERLE FRANKLIN TAYLOR

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