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Close By Lyrics by Bill Monroe

Bluegrass 1950-1958

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You've gone so far away, my darling
Each time I think of you I cry
I press your picture to my bosom
Then I feel that you're close by

Years have passed you've not returned dear
Now they say that you have died
But your soul will live forever
Now I know you'll be close by

I saw you last while you were leaving
The tears from you I tried to hide
You took me in your arms and said dear
Your memory I keep close by

They buried you in a lonely graveyard
And a spot they left beside
There I'll sleep 'till Jesus calls us
So that we can be close by

About “Close By” by Bill Monroe

Read the complete lyrics to "Close By" by Bill Monroe from the album "Bluegrass 1950-1958". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Country, Bluegrass.

"Close By" is performed by Bill Monroe. from the album "Bluegrass 1950-1958" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Close By", explore more songs by Bill Monroe using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Close By" is credited to Bill Monroe. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Close By" appears on "Bluegrass 1950-1958".

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