Intro
(Last line of VERSE 1)
C F D7
The moon was softly shining on an old Kentucky home
G7 C
The fragrance of magnolias filled the air
F D7
G lonely girl was writing to her sweetheart ’cross the foam
G7 C
May God protect you darling over there
[Verse 1]
C G7
Silver dew on the bluegrass tonight
C
How it shines in the moon's silver light
C7 F D7
Soldier boy so far from me how I wish that you could see
G7 C
Silver dew on the bluegrass tonight
LEAD – (VERSE 1)
[Verse 2]
C G7
Stars of gold on the old flag tonight
C
While they fight for the cause that is right
C7 F D7
They will keep that flag on high for the ones who had to die
G7 C
Stars of gold on the old flag tonight
[Verse 3]
C G7
Silver dew on the bluegrass tonight
C
While I pray you'll come safe through the fight
C7 F D7
Close your eyes and think of me and my darling you will see
G7 C
Silver dew on the bluegrass tonight
[Tag]
C C7 F D7
They will keep that flag on high for the ones who had to die
G7 C
Stars of gold on the old flag tonight.