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