Intro
(Last line of VERSE 1)
B E C#7
The moon was softly shining on an old Kentucky home
F#7 B
The fragrance of magnolias filled the air
E C#7
F# lonely girl was writing to her sweetheart ’cross the foam
F#7 B
May God protect you darling over there
[Verse 1]
B F#7
Silver dew on the bluegrass tonight
B
How it shines in the moon's silver light
B7 E C#7
Soldier boy so far from me how I wish that you could see
F#7 B
Silver dew on the bluegrass tonight
LEAD – (VERSE 1)
[Verse 2]
B F#7
Stars of gold on the old flag tonight
B
While they fight for the cause that is right
B7 E C#7
They will keep that flag on high for the ones who had to die
F#7 B
Stars of gold on the old flag tonight
[Verse 3]
B F#7
Silver dew on the bluegrass tonight
B
While I pray you'll come safe through the fight
B7 E C#7
Close your eyes and think of me and my darling you will see
F#7 B
Silver dew on the bluegrass tonight
[Tag]
B B7 E C#7
They will keep that flag on high for the ones who had to die
F#7 B
Stars of gold on the old flag tonight.