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.

Sweetheart
Bill Monroe Lyrics

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You told me that your love was true
Sweetheart, I thought the world of you
But now you left me all alone
I have no one to call my own

Now sweetheart, you've done me wrong
You have left me all alone
Maybe there will come a time

Sweetheart, when you will change your mind

I never shall forget the day
When you said you were going away
I couldn't believe that it was true
After all the love I had for you

Now sweetheart, you've done me wrong
You have left me all alone
Maybe there will come a time
Sweetheart, when you will change your mind

This road is rough and rocky too
As I travel on, dear, without you
But I'm still praying for the time
Sweetheart, when you will change your mind

Now sweetheart, you've done me wrong
You have left me all alone

Maybe there will come a time
Sweetheart, when you will change your mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Sweetheart You Done Me Wrong" by Bill Monroe & His Blue Grass Boys chronicle the aftermath of a broken heart. The singer of the song had believed in his lover's promises of a true and everlasting love, but she has now left him all alone. He is unable to comprehend her betrayal and is deeply hurt by her actions. Through the verses, he reminisces about the moments they shared and the love he had for her, accentuating his pain and the void that she has left behind. The chorus of the song adds to the melancholy mood, expressing hope that his lover might one day have a change of heart and come back to him.

Line by Line Meaning

You told me that your love was true
You assured me that your affection was genuine

Sweetheart, I thought the world of you
Darling, I held you in the highest regard

But now you left me all alone
But now you have abandoned me completely

I have no one to call my own
I have nobody left to call my own

Now sweetheart, you've done me wrong
Now my dear, you have truly betrayed me

You have left me all alone
You have left me to suffer all by myself

Maybe there will come a time
Perhaps a day will arrive

Sweetheart, when you will change your mind
My dearest, when you will have a change of heart

I never shall forget the day
I shan't ever forget the fateful day

When you said you were going away
When you announced that you were departing

I couldn't believe that it was true
I couldn't fathom that it was the truth