Blue Moon Of Kentucky

by Bill Monroe
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Lyrics

Blue (G)moon,

blue (C)moon,

blue (G)moon

keep a (Bbdim)shin in’ (D7)bright.

Blue (G)moon keep on a (G7)shin in’ bright you’re gon na (C)bring a me back a my (Cm6)ba by to night; blue (G)moon

keep a shin in’ (G)bright!

I (D7)said blue (G)moon of Ken (G7)tuck y, to keep on (C7)shin ing,

shine (G)on the one that’s gone and left me (D7)blue.

I said blue (G)moon of Ken (G7)tuck y, to keep on (C7)shin ing,

shine (G)on the one that’s gone and left me (G)blue.

Well, it was (C)on one moon light (C7)night,

(G)stars shin in’ (G7)bright,

(C)whis per on (C7)high

(G)love said good (D7)bye; blue (G)moon of Ken (G7)tuck y, keep on (C7)shin ing,

shine (G)on the one (Gdim)that’s (D7)gone and left me (G)blue.

I (D7)said blue (G)moon of Ken (G7)tuck y, to keep on (C7)shin ing,

shine (G)on the one that’s gone and left me (D7)blue.

I said blue (G)moon of Ken (G7)tuck y, to keep on (C7)shin ing,

shine (G)on the one that’s gone and left me (G)blue.

Well, it was (C)on one moon light (C7)night,

(G)stars shin in’ (G7)bright,

(C)whis per on (C7)high

(G)love said good (D7)bye; blue (G)moon of Ken (G7)tuck y, keep on (C7)shin ing,

shine (G)on the one (Gdim)that’s (D7)gone and left me (G)blue.

I (D7)said blue (G)blue.

Blue Moon Of Kentucky — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Blue Moon Of Kentucky" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 160 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Blue Moon Of Kentucky”

Where are the chord symbols for "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" is in G.
What key is "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" by Bill Monroe played in?
Blue Moon Of Kentucky is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Blue Moon Of Kentucky"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Blue Moon Of Kentucky"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Blue Moon Of Kentucky"?
"Blue Moon Of Kentucky" was originally performed by Bill Monroe. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Does "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" is in the key of G at 160 BPM.
What chords are in "Blue Moon Of Kentucky"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.