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Sugar Moon

Sugar Moon

Single by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys

Not to be confused with Moon sugar.
For the meaning behind this song's name, see Maple syrup § History.

"Sugar Moon" is a Western swing love song written by Bob Wills and Cindy Walker.[1]

Quick Facts Single by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, Recorded ...

The song was first recorded by Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys in 1947 (Columbia 37313), where it reached number one, staying on the charts six weeks.[2]

Lyrics

The title comes from a refrain in the chorus:

When it's sugarcane time,
Long around about June,
I'll be walkin' with sugar
'Neath that old sugar moon.

Cover versions

It has been covered by other artists including:

Citations

  1. [1]
    "Sugar Moon lyrics chords | Bob Wills".
  2. [2]
    Whitburn (2006), p. 392.

References

  • Whitburn, Joel. The Billboard Book of Top 40 Country Hits. Billboard Books, 2006. ISBN 0-8230-8291-1


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