Rose of Old Kentucky
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Rose of Old Kentucky
Bill Monroe
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Chord Chart
Verse
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Chorus
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Chords used:
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Lyrics
She bloomed for me in a little village
In a cabin on the hill
We made our vows to love each other
And I know we always will.
She's my rose of old Kentucky
I watch her bloom as the years roll by
For me there'll never be another
I'll love her 'til the day I die.
In my dreams I see my darling
In a gingham dress she looks so sweet
How I long for old Kentucky
For my darling I will meet.
Well I know you often wonder
And I'll tell you the reason why
She's my rose of old Kentucky
And I know that she will never lie.Demo Videos
About This Song
Rose of Old Kentucky is a Bill Monroe classic that's become a bluegrass standard. Written and recorded by the Father of Bluegrass in 1945, it's a beautiful waltz that showcases Monroe's ability to craft memorable melodies with heartfelt lyrics about lost love and longing for home.