Blue Moon of Kentucky
Elvis Presley Lyrics


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Blue moon
Blue moon
Blue moon, keep a-shinin' bright
Blue moon, keep on a-shinin' bright
You're gonna bring-a me back-a my baby tonight
Blue moon, keep a-shinin' bright

I said blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shinin'
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
I said, blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shinin'
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
A-well-a, it was on one moonlight night
Stars shinin' bright
Whispered on high
Love's said goodbye
Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shinin'
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue

Well I said, blue moon of Kentucky, just keep on shinin'
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
I said, blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shinin'
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue

A-well-a, it was on one moonlight night
Stars shinin' bright
Whispered on high
Love's said goodbye




Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shinin'
Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue

Overall Meaning

"Blue Moon of Kentucky" is a sentimental ballad written in 1946 by bluegrass musician Bill Monroe. Elvis Presley recorded his own rendition in 1954, which turned out to be a hit and ultimately became a classic. The song has a simple melody and straightforward lyrics that tell the tale of a man who is heartbroken because his loved one has left him. The first few lines of the song - "Blue moon, blue moon, blue moon, keep a-shinin' bright, blue moon, keep on a-shinin' bright" - evoke the image of a lonely night with only the moon to keep him company. The man wishes upon the moon to bring his lover back to him.


The subsequent stanzas imply that the man is aware of his lover's absence, and he is hurting because of it. The lines - "Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue" - reveal the depth of his pain, and he wishes for the moon to help him bring his lover back. The image of the moon as a source of hope and comfort is present throughout the song, and it reveals the man's desperate attempts to reunite with his lover. The final lines of the song - "Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shinin', shine on the one that's gone and left me blue" - imply his readiness to move on from his pain while still keeping his lover in his heart.


Line by Line Meaning

Blue moon
Addressing the blue moon, a rare lunar event, which only occurs once in a while


Blue moon
Repeating the phrase, which perhaps symbolizes the repetition of time and events


Blue moon, keep a-shinin' bright
Requesting the blue moon to continue shining, perhaps as a symbol of hope or a source of light in the dark


Blue moon, keep on a-shinin' bright
Repeating the request, emphasizing the importance of the blue moon's light in bringing something desired


You're gonna bring-a me back-a my baby tonight
Stating the desired effect of the blue moon's light: to bring back the singer's lover


I said blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shinin'
Addressing the blue moon again, this time adding the location of Kentucky, where the singer resides


Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
Requesting the blue moon to shine on the one who left the singer feeling sad or heartbroken


I said, blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shinin'
Repeating the address of the blue moon and its location, perhaps to reinforce the request


Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
Repeating the request again, emphasizing the desired outcome


A-well-a, it was on one moonlight night
Introducing a specific memory or event that the singer associates with the blue moon


Stars shinin' bright
Describing the atmosphere of the night, which was bright and full of stars


Whispered on high
Suggesting a sense of intimacy or secrecy, as if something important was being shared


Love's said goodbye
Revealing the nature of the memory or event, which involves a farewell or breakup


Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shinin'
Addressing the blue moon again, perhaps as a way of coping with the memory or seeking comfort and closure


Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
Repeating the request, perhaps as a way of expressing the singer's longing or regret


Well I said, blue moon of Kentucky, just keep on shinin'
Repeating the address of the blue moon, this time adding an emphasis on the word 'just', perhaps to convey a sense of desperation or urgency


Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
Repeating the request again, perhaps as a way of seeking closure or forgiveness


A-well-a, it was on one moonlight night
Reintroducing the specific memory or event, as if the singer is revisiting it in their mind


Stars shinin' bright
Repeating the description of the night, perhaps as a way of expressing its beauty or significance


Whispered on high
Repeating the suggestion of intimacy or secrecy, perhaps as a way of emphasizing its importance


Love's said goodbye
Repeating the revelation of the event, perhaps as a way of acknowledging its impact on the singer


Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shinin'
Repeating the address of the blue moon, perhaps as a way of seeking solace or reassurance


Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue
Repeating the request again, perhaps as a way of processing the emotions associated with the memory or event




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bill Monroe

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