When I left old Kentucky Linda kissed me and she cried I told her that I would not wander I'd be back by and by [Chorus] I'm going back to old Kentucky There to see my Linda Lou I'm going back to old Kentucky Where the skies are always blue Linda Lou she is a beauty Those pretty brown eyes I loved so well I'm going back to old Kentucky Never more to say farewell [Chorus] Linda Lou you know I love you I long for you each night and day When the roses bloom in old Kentucky I'll be coming back to stay [Chorus]