Biography:
Bill Monroe (September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) developed the style of country music known as bluegrass, which takes its name from his band, the "Blue Grass Boys," named for his home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 60 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader. He is often referred to as "the father of bluegrass."
In the rock (and roll) community, Bill Monroe may be best known via one of Elvis Presley's earliest recordings at Sun Records, that of Monroe's 'Blue Moon of Kentucky'.
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Other songs:
- A Voice From On High
- I'm Going Back To Old Kentucky
- Uncle Pen
- A Beautiful Life
- A Voice From A High
- Beautiful Life
- Blue Moon Of Kentucky
- Cant You Hear Me Callin
- Cripple Creek
- Footprints In The Snow
- Heavy Traffic Ahead
- Highway Of Sorrow
- Im Working On A Building
- In The Pines
- Kentucky Waltz
- Letter From My Darlin
- Letter From My Darling
- Little Cabin Home On The Hill
- Love Oh Love Please Come Home
- Mary Ann
- Mighty Dark To Travel
- Molly And Tenbrooks
- My Little Georgia Rose
- My Sweet Blue Eyed Darlin
- Pig In A Pen
- River Of Death
- Sittin Alone In The Moonlight
- Stay Away From Me
- True Life Blues
- Weary Taveler
- What Would You Give In Exchange For Your Soul
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Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 13:40:11 -0400
From: Mark and Allison Albert
Subject: m/monroe_bill/true_life_blues.crd
>From Mark Albert
TRUE LIFE BLUES (Bill Monroe)
from "True Life Blues, The Songs Of Bill Monroe" (Sugar Hill, SHCD-2209)
C F
I hate to see, that sun sink low.
C G
Just for a cause, you ought to know.
C F
For its true life, I can't forget.
C G C
All of my sorrows, you'll soon regret.
You promised me, love that was true.
I'm sorry to say, that I believed in you.
But its all turned out, just like a dream.
Left me so sad, The end the world it seems.
There's dishes to wash, and a house to clean.
There's a washing to do, Lord it seems so mean.
There's a million worries, I can't explain.
Think of this girl, before you change your name.
They'll go away, and leave you at home.
They'll never care, if you're alone.
They seem to forget, they've got a wife .
This story is sad, but its a true life.
#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the#
#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research.#
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Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 13:40:11 -0400
From: Mark and Allison Albert
Subject: m/monroe_bill/true_life_blues.crd
>From Mark Albert
TRUE LIFE BLUES (Bill Monroe)
from "True Life Blues, The Songs Of Bill Monroe" (Sugar Hill, SHCD-2209)
C F
I hate to see, that sun sink low.
C G
Just for a cause, you ought to know.
C F
For its true life, I can't forget.
C G C
All of my sorrows, you'll soon regret.
You promised me, love that was true.
I'm sorry to say, that I believed in you.
But its all turned out, just like a dream.
Left me so sad, The end the world it seems.
There's dishes to wash, and a house to clean.
There's a washing to do, Lord it seems so mean.
There's a million worries, I can't explain.
Think of this girl, before you change your name.
They'll go away, and leave you at home.
They'll never care, if you're alone.
They seem to forget, they've got a wife .
This story is sad, but its a true life.
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Billie Joe Armst (...)
Billie Marten
Billie The Visio (...)
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