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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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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)
↓↑↓
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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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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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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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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
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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.