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Blue Kentucky Girl

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[Verse]
FYou left me for the Bbbright light of the Ftown
FA G7country boy set out to see the Cworld
ReFmember when those Bbneon lights shine dFown
That big old G7moon shines on Cyour Kentucky Fgirl
I swear I Bblove you by the moon aFbove you
How G7bright is it shining in your wCorldC7  
Some Fmorning when you Bbwake up  all aFlone
Just come on G7home to your Cblue Kentucky Fgirl
SOLO
FDon't wait to bring great Bbriches home to Fme
I G7need no diamond rings or fancy CpearlC7s
Just bFring yourself Bbyou're all I'll ever Fneed
That's good eG7nough for this Cblue Kentucky gFirl
I swear I Bblove you by the moon aFbove you
How G7bright is it shining in your wCorldC7  
Some Fmorning when you Bbwake up  all aFlone
Just come on G7home to your Cblue Kentucky Fgirl
Just come on G7home to your Cblue Kentucky Fgirl

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The story behind the song

"Blue Kentucky Girl" is a song that evokes a sense of longing and connection to one's roots. It paints a picture of a woman whose heart remains tied to her Kentucky home and a love left behind. Emmylou Harris, a leading voice in country rock and Americana, released her version as the title track of her 1979 album, further cementing her acclaimed musical style. The song feels like a tender reflection on memory and the enduring pull of home.

AI-written from these sources:Blue Kentucky Girl (song) — Wikipedia ↗Emmylou Harris — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Blue Kentucky Girl

by Emmylou Harris

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[Verse]

F Bb F

You left me for the bright light of the town

F G7 C

A country boy set out to see the world

F Bb F

Remember when those neon lights shine down

G7 C F

That big old moon shines on your Kentucky girl

Bb F

I swear I love you by the moon above you

G7 C C7

How bright is it shining in your world

F Bb F

Some morning when you wake up all alone

G7 C F

Just come on home to your blue Kentucky girl

SOLO

F Bb F

Don't wait to bring great riches home to me

G7 C C7

I need no diamond rings or fancy pearls

F Bb F

Just bring yourself you're all I'll ever need

G7 C F

That's good enough for this blue Kentucky girl

Bb F

I swear I love you by the moon above you

G7 C C7

How bright is it shining in your world

F Bb F

Some morning when you wake up all alone

G7 C F

Just come on home to your blue Kentucky girl

G7 C F

Just come on home to your blue Kentucky girl

About Blue Kentucky Girl Chords by Emmylou Harris

Learn how to play Blue Kentucky Girl by Emmylou Harris with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Blue Kentucky Girl chords”, “Blue Kentucky Girl guitar chords”, or “Emmylou Harris Blue Kentucky Girl chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Blue Kentucky Girl chords and for experienced players who want accurate Blue Kentucky Girl lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Bb, G7, C, A, C7.

FAQ — Blue Kentucky Girl by Emmylou Harris

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What key is "Blue Kentucky Girl" in?

The chords for "Blue Kentucky Girl" show the original chord names (including F, Bb, G7, C, A, C7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.