A A A E E E E A A A A E E E D C E E A A [Verse 1] A Kentucky you are the dearest land A E outside of Heaven to me E Kentucky your laurels E A and your red bud trees A When I die I want to rest A E upon your graceful mountain so high E Kentucky that is where E A God will look for me [Instrumental Break--Electric Guitar A A A A A A E E [Verse 2] A Kentucky I miss the voices A E singing in the silvery moonlight E Kentucky I miss the E A hound dog chasing coon A I know that my mother dad & sweetheart A E all are waiting for me E A Kentucky I will be coming soon [Instrumental Break--Mandolin} A A A E E E A [Outro] E A Kentucky I will be coming soon