When The Golden Leaves Begin To Fall Lyrics - Bill Monroe

I left the one that love in the mountains 

And all the love we shared 

But each night as she kneels by her bed side 

I know she calls my name in her prayer 

When the moon shines on the Blue Ridge mountains 

And it seems I can hear my sweetheart call 

How I long to be near to my darling 

When the golden leaves begin to fall 

She knows that I'll return to the mountains 

And will bring to her a wedding ring 

It will be placed upon her finger 

Happiness to us both it will bring 

Winter time is so cold in the mountains 

The ground will soon be covered white with snow 

How I long to keep the home fires burning 

For I know my darling needs me so