Blue Moon of Kentucky Chords

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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · D · E

Blue Moon of Kentucky Chords – Guitar

Bill Monroe’s classic bluegrass waltz about longing under a blue moon. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
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Tip: Emphasize the first beat of each measure in this 3/4 time waltz.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and said goodbye
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Chorus

 
A
It was on one moonlight night
D
Stars shining bright
A
Whisper on high
D A
Love said goodbye
 

Verse 2

 
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and said goodbye
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Chorus

 
A
It was on one moonlight night
D
Stars shining bright
A
Whisper on high
D A
Love said goodbye
 

Bridge

 
E
I said blue moon of Kentucky
D
Keep on shining
E A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Verse 3

 
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and said goodbye
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Chorus

 
A
It was on one moonlight night
D
Stars shining bright
A
Whisper on high
D A
Love said goodbye
 

Practice tip: Practice the A to D chord change slowly, as it’s the most common transition in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blue Moon of Kentucky"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, D and E.

Is "Blue Moon of Kentucky" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Blue Moon of Kentucky" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Blue Moon of Kentucky"?

It was written by Bill Monroe, and released in 1946.

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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
A · D · E

Blue Moon of Kentucky Chords – Ukulele

Bill Monroe’s classic bluegrass waltz about longing under a blue moon. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Emphasize the first beat of each measure in this 3/4 time waltz.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and said goodbye
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Chorus

 
A
It was on one moonlight night
D
Stars shining bright
A
Whisper on high
D A
Love said goodbye
 

Verse 2

 
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and said goodbye
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Chorus

 
A
It was on one moonlight night
D
Stars shining bright
A
Whisper on high
D A
Love said goodbye
 

Bridge

 
E
I said blue moon of Kentucky
D
Keep on shining
E A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Verse 3

 
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and said goodbye
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Chorus

 
A
It was on one moonlight night
D
Stars shining bright
A
Whisper on high
D A
Love said goodbye
 

Practice tip: Practice the A to D chord change slowly, as it’s the most common transition in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blue Moon of Kentucky"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, D and E.

Is "Blue Moon of Kentucky" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Blue Moon of Kentucky" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Blue Moon of Kentucky"?

It was written by Bill Monroe, and released in 1946.

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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
A · D · E

Blue Moon of Kentucky Chords – Piano

Bill Monroe’s classic bluegrass waltz about longing under a blue moon. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Emphasize the first beat of each measure in this 3/4 time waltz.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and said goodbye
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Chorus

 
A
It was on one moonlight night
D
Stars shining bright
A
Whisper on high
D A
Love said goodbye
 

Verse 2

 
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and said goodbye
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Chorus

 
A
It was on one moonlight night
D
Stars shining bright
A
Whisper on high
D A
Love said goodbye
 

Bridge

 
E
I said blue moon of Kentucky
D
Keep on shining
E A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Verse 3

 
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and said goodbye
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Chorus

 
A
It was on one moonlight night
D
Stars shining bright
A
Whisper on high
D A
Love said goodbye
 

Practice tip: Practice the A to D chord change slowly, as it’s the most common transition in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blue Moon of Kentucky"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, D and E.

Is "Blue Moon of Kentucky" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Blue Moon of Kentucky" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Blue Moon of Kentucky"?

It was written by Bill Monroe, and released in 1946.

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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
A · D · E

Blue Moon of Kentucky Chords – Banjo

Bill Monroe’s classic bluegrass waltz about longing under a blue moon. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Emphasize the first beat of each measure in this 3/4 time waltz.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and said goodbye
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Chorus

 
A
It was on one moonlight night
D
Stars shining bright
A
Whisper on high
D A
Love said goodbye
 

Verse 2

 
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and said goodbye
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Chorus

 
A
It was on one moonlight night
D
Stars shining bright
A
Whisper on high
D A
Love said goodbye
 

Bridge

 
E
I said blue moon of Kentucky
D
Keep on shining
E A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Verse 3

 
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and said goodbye
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Chorus

 
A
It was on one moonlight night
D
Stars shining bright
A
Whisper on high
D A
Love said goodbye
 

Practice tip: Practice the A to D chord change slowly, as it’s the most common transition in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blue Moon of Kentucky"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, D and E.

Is "Blue Moon of Kentucky" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Blue Moon of Kentucky" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Blue Moon of Kentucky"?

It was written by Bill Monroe, and released in 1946.

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Dtap to play
Etap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
A · D · E

Blue Moon of Kentucky Chords – Mandolin

Bill Monroe’s classic bluegrass waltz about longing under a blue moon. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Emphasize the first beat of each measure in this 3/4 time waltz.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and said goodbye
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Chorus

 
A
It was on one moonlight night
D
Stars shining bright
A
Whisper on high
D A
Love said goodbye
 

Verse 2

 
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and said goodbye
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Chorus

 
A
It was on one moonlight night
D
Stars shining bright
A
Whisper on high
D A
Love said goodbye
 

Bridge

 
E
I said blue moon of Kentucky
D
Keep on shining
E A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Verse 3

 
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and said goodbye
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Chorus

 
A
It was on one moonlight night
D
Stars shining bright
A
Whisper on high
D A
Love said goodbye
 

Practice tip: Practice the A to D chord change slowly, as it’s the most common transition in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blue Moon of Kentucky"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, D and E.

Is "Blue Moon of Kentucky" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Blue Moon of Kentucky" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Blue Moon of Kentucky"?

It was written by Bill Monroe, and released in 1946.

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Dtap to play
Etap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
A · D · E

Blue Moon of Kentucky Chords – Harmonica

Bill Monroe’s classic bluegrass waltz about longing under a blue moon. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Emphasize the first beat of each measure in this 3/4 time waltz.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and said goodbye
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Chorus

 
A
It was on one moonlight night
D
Stars shining bright
A
Whisper on high
D A
Love said goodbye
 

Verse 2

 
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and said goodbye
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Chorus

 
A
It was on one moonlight night
D
Stars shining bright
A
Whisper on high
D A
Love said goodbye
 

Bridge

 
E
I said blue moon of Kentucky
D
Keep on shining
E A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Verse 3

 
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and said goodbye
A
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining
D A
Shine on the one that’s gone and left me blue
 

Chorus

 
A
It was on one moonlight night
D
Stars shining bright
A
Whisper on high
D A
Love said goodbye
 

Practice tip: Practice the A to D chord change slowly, as it’s the most common transition in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Blue Moon of Kentucky"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, D and E.

Is "Blue Moon of Kentucky" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Blue Moon of Kentucky" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Blue Moon of Kentucky"?

It was written by Bill Monroe, and released in 1946.