Along About Daybreak Song Lyrics and Chords by Bill Monroe
Along About Daybreak
Written and Recorded by Bill Monroe
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When we were young and we thought we loved each other
But you didn't lov
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e me
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For you've gone and you've found another
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you is re
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gret
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morning along about
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daybreak
You quarreled at me the
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whole night
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through
I know it's not too late for your sake dear
But for me I will
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always be
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Oh I'm weary my darling I'm weary
Just to know your
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love's
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For without you life will be so dreary
We'll need each other whe
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Oh sweetheart be good to our babies
And I want you to
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teach them to
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pray
Tell them to say a little prayer for their daddy
Where he will be
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no one can
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say
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I know it's not too late for your sake dear
But for me I will
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always be
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blue
FAQ
Who sang the the song Along About Daybreak?
- The song Along About Daybreak was sang by Bill Monroe.
Who is Bill Monroe?
- William Smith Monroe ( September 13, 1911 - September 9, 1996) was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter, who created the bluegrass music genre. Because of this, he is often called the "Father of Bluegrass".The genre takes its name from his band, the Blue Grass Boys, who named their group for the bluegrass of Monroe's home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 69 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader.
