My old Kentucky home
Bing Crosby & Al Jolson Lyrics

The sun shines bright in the old Kentucky home
The weather in Kentucky is sunny and bright, providing a pleasant experience for the inhabitants.

'Tis summer, the people are gay
It is the season of summer, and the people living in Kentucky are joyous and happy.

The corn top's ripe and the meadow's in the bloom
The ripe corn and blooming meadows in Kentucky are a sign of a bountiful harvest.

While the birds make music all the day
The birds in Kentucky sing melodious songs throughout the day, adding to the vibrant atmosphere.

The young folks roll on the little cabin floor
The young people in Kentucky are dancing with happiness on the floor of their small cabins.

All merry, all happy, and bright
Everyone in Kentucky is delighted and content, exuding happiness and hope.

By'n by hard times comes a-knocking at the door
While times are currently good, hardships are inevitable and likely to arrive unexpectedly.

Then my old Kentucky home, good night
The singer bids farewell to Kentucky, as they must move on and leave their home behind.

Weep no more, my lady
The artist consoles their loved ones, asking them not to cry or be sad.

Oh weep no more today
The artist reassures their dear ones that today is not the day for sadness or tears.

We will sing one song for the old Kentucky home
Instead, they suggest singing a song in honor of Kentucky before leaving it behind.

For the old Kentucky home far away
The singer reflects upon the distance between where they are now and their beloved Kentucky home.

They hunt no more for the 'possum and the coon
People no longer wander in search of 'possum and raccoons in Kentucky, as times have changed.

On meadow, the hill, and the shore
People no longer enjoy the simple pleasures of hunting on the hills or the shores of the meadow in Kentucky.

They sing no more by the glimmer of the moon
The night in Kentucky is no longer filled with people singing and merriment by the light of the moon.

On the bench by that old cabin door
Families no longer spend time outside their cabins, sitting on benches and sharing moments of laughter.

The day goes by like a shadow o'er the heart
The days no longer feel light and optimistic, as lingering sorrow has cast a shadow over people's hearts.

With sorrow where all was delight
Where there was once delight and happiness, now there is sorrow and sadness.

The time has come when the people have to part
It is now time for the people to part ways and say goodbye to Kentucky.

Then my old Kentucky home, good night
The singer bids farewell to Kentucky for the final time, saying goodnight.

The head must bow and the back will have to bend
Regardless of where the people go, they must show respect and humility by bowing their head and working hard.

Wherever the people may go
Regardless of where the people move on to, they must live with respect and integrity.

A few more days and the trouble all will end
Although times are difficult at the moment, things will improve and the troubles will be gone soon.

In the field where sugar-canes may grow
In the future, people may be working in fields where sugar-canes grow, indicating a bright future.

A few more days for to tote the weary load
Although the people may feel exhausted from their work, they must continue toiling for just a little longer.

No matter, 'twill never be light
No matter how hard the people work, they will never have an easy time of it.

A few more days till we totter on the road
Soon, people will leave Kentucky and journey on, even if they may feel unsteady and unsure at first.

Then my old Kentucky home, good night
With that, the artist bids farewell to Kentucky once more, for the final time.