I'm Blue I'm Lonesome Song Lyrics and Chords by Bill Monroe
I'm Blue I'm Lonesome
Recorded by Bill Monroe
Written by Bill Monroe and Hank Williams, Sr.
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The lonesome sigh of a
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train going
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by
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stop and
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cry
I recall the day it took
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you
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way
I'm blue I'm
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lonesome
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too
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When I hear that
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whistle
blow
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I want to pack my
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clothes and go
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lonesome sigh of a
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train going
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by
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stop and
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cry
In the still of the night in the
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pale
moon
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light
The wind did
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moan and
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cry
These lonesome blues I
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just can't
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lose
I'm blue I'm
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lonesome
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too
Repeat #2
FAQ
Who sang the the song I'm Blue I'm Lonesome?
- The song I'm Blue I'm Lonesome 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.
