The Everly Brothers - Kentucky

Kentucky The Everly Brothers Kentucky... You are the dearest land outside of Heaven to[D] me. Kentucky, I miss your laurels and your redbud t[G]rees. When I die...I want to rest upon your Crystal mountains so [D]high. For that is....Where God will look for m[G]e. Kentucky, I miss the old folks singing in the silvery moonlight. Kentucky, I miss the hound dogs chasin' coons. I know that.... My Mother, Dad, and sweetheart are waiting for me... Kentucky, I will be coming soon. Kentucky.... ( (guitaretab.com)

This is really one of the most beautiful songs the Everlys ever did and the simplicity of its progression shouldn't belie the beauty of the lyrics and melody. The gutwrenching homesickness of this song lies in the lilting Everly harmonies, swooping and diving in and out of the verses. For the life of me, though, I can't hear more than two simple chords. Me and the home folks play it this way...You can probably pull it off in any key you want. If you want anything else by the Everlys, I'd be (allcountrytabs.com)

Kentucky The Everly Brothers Kentucky...[G] You are the dearest land outside of Heaven to[D] me. Kentucky, I miss your laurels and your redbud t[G]rees. When I die...I want to rest upon your Crystal mountains so [D]high. For that is....Where God will look for m[G]e. Kentucky, I miss the old folks singing in the silvery moonlight. Kentucky, I miss the hound dogs chasin' coons. I know that.... My Mother, Dad, and sweetheart are waiting for me... Kentucky, I will be coming soon. Kentucky.... (azchords.com)