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.
Y'all Come
Bill Monroe Lyrics
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Everybody is your neighbor
On this one thing you can rely
They'll all come to see you
And never, ever leave you
Sayin' you all come to see us by and by
Why'all come! (Y'all come!)
Well, you all come to see us now and then
Why'all come! (Y'all come!)
Why'all come! (Y'all come!)
Well, you all come to see us when you can
Kin folks a-comin'
They're comin' by the dozen
Eatin' everything from soup to hay
And right after dinner
They ain't looking any thinner
And here's what you hear them say
Why'all come! (Y'all come!)
Why'all come! (Y'all come!)
Well, you all come to see us now and then
Why'all come! (Y'all come!)
Why'all come! (Y'all come!)
Well, you all come to see us when you can
Grandma's a-wishin'
They'd come to the kitchen
And help do the dishes right away
But they all start a-leavin'
But even though she's grievin'
You can still hear Grandma say
Why'all come! (Y'all come!)
Why'all come! (Y'all come!)
Well, you all come to see us now and then
Why'all come! (Y'all come!)
Why'all come! (Y'all come!)
Well, you all come to see us when you can
The song "Y'all Come" by Bill Monroe & His Blue Grass Boys is a cheerful and welcoming invitation to come visit people living in the country. The lyrics emphasize the hospitality and warmth of rural communities, where everyone is considered a neighbor and invited to visit at any time. The song speaks to the importance of family and kinship in these close-knit communities, and the joy that comes from sharing meals and spending time together.
The repeated refrain of "Y'all come" reinforces the idea of inclusivity and encourages listeners to come visit and experience the warmth and hospitality of country living. The lyrics also paint a humorous picture of large, boisterous family gatherings, where everyone eats and talks loudly, and even though grandma wishes they would stay and help with the dishes, the joy of their visit is more important.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of community and belonging that is unique to rural areas, where neighbors are more like extended family and everyone is welcome to come and share in the joys of country living.
Line by Line Meaning
When you live in the country
Living in the countryside
Everybody is your neighbor
Everyone living in the country is your neighbor
On this one thing you can rely
One thing that can be relied upon
They'll all come to see you
Everyone will come to see you
And never, ever leave you
And will never leave you
Sayin' you all come to see us by and by
Inviting everyone to visit them
Why'all come! (Y'all come!)
Invitation to visit
Why'all come! (Y'all come!)
Invitation to visit
Well, you all come to see us now and then
Inviting everyone to visit occasionally
Why'all come! (Y'all come!)
Invitation to visit
Why'all come! (Y'all come!)
Invitation to visit
Well, you all come to see us when you can
Inviting everyone to visit when they can
Kin folks a-comin'
Family members are coming
They're comin' by the dozen
They are coming in large numbers
Eatin' everything from soup to hay
They eat everything from soup to hay
And right after dinner
Immediately after dinner
They ain't looking any thinner
They don't look any thinner
And here's what you hear them say
And this is what they say
Grandma's a-wishin'
Grandma desires
They'd come to the kitchen
They'd come and help in the kitchen
And help do the dishes right away
They'll help in doing the dishes immediately
But they all start a-leavin'
But they all start leaving
But even though she's grievin'
Even though she's sad
You can still hear Grandma say
You can still hear Grandma inviting them to visit
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARLIE DUFF
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@SavageJonesIII6548
My grandpa was a country preacher. He loved this song so much he even sang it from the pulpit. I miss having him around to play bluegrass with. Rip grandpa, we'll keep saying ya'll come and spreading that good old fashioned hospitality you loved.
@rweck2474
Y'all come rings through the decades reminder of the Ol' Folks.😊
@user-yx5eu1zg8r
What a fantastic bluegrass tune! I can really feel the good old days in the Wild West. Superb!
@scarplace
Thank you so much for saying 'Great Arlie Duff Cover' See that is showing respect to the man who wrote and sang it also ... my Dad, Arlie Duff! Thank you for posting this, Bill was a friend if Dad's. Arlie Duff also died in 1996, on July 4. But their wonderful legacy of music lives on. Y'all Come!
@kierstenvanessakierstenvan7574
wait a minute we might be related then cause arllie is my cousin! duff is our family name! wow such a small world
@lr3282
Wow! I think this might be the coolest response ever! RIP Arlie Duff, what a Magnificent Song!
@joshuatate5671
Dang why have I never heard this! Top notch
@alanm.335
I heard this in Gordy. I, too, have never heard of this version. I love old stuff sometimes.
@CanisLupus123
Classic!
@CNS2
I love this version of Arlie Duff's "Y'all Come" one of my favorite Country songs of any kind! Sing it Bill Monroe, You and Arlie are singin' it to our "Heavenly Father", I know Jesus loves Blue Grass and Country how could he not ♫♪ †