Kentucky lyrics
by Katherine Kennicott Davis
[Verse 1]
Kentucky
You are the dearest land outside of Heaven to me
Kentucky
Your laurel and your redbud trees
[Verse 2]
When I die
I want to rest upon the peaceful mountains so high
Oh, that is
Where God will look for me
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 3]
Kentucky
I miss the old folks singing in the silvery moonlight
Kentucky
I miss the hound dogs chasing coon
[Verse 4]
I know that
My mother, dad, and sweetheart are there waiting for me
Kentucky
I'll be returning soon