Kentucky Kentucky, you are the dearest land outside of heaven to me. Kentucky, your laurel and your redbud tree. When I die, I want to rest upon some peaceful mountain so high. For that is where God will look for me. Kentucky, I miss the old folks singing in the silvery moonlight. Kentucky, I miss the hound dogs chasing coons. I know that my mother dad and sweetheart are waiting for me. Kentucky, I will be coming soon.
Kentucky
Producer’s Notes This song was written by Karl Davis, member of the Renfro Valley Barn Dance duo, Karl and Hardy. I feel it is the perfect song for Morehead State University President Wayne D. Andrews to sing with our students as it expresses appreciation for the commonwealth, the region and our people. In production, I couldn’t help quoting from the Osborne Brothers iconic arrangement of this song.