Carmichael Ole bu*termilk sky I'ma keepin' my eye peeled on you What's the good word tonight? Are you gonna be mellow tonight? Ole bu*termilk sky Can't you see my little donkey and me? We're as happy as a Christmas tree Headed for the one I love I'm gonna pop her the question, that question Do you darling, do you do? It'll be easy, oh, so easy If I can only bank on you Ole bu*termilk sky I'ma tellin' you why, now you know
Keep it in mind tonight Keep a-brushin' those clouds from sight Ole bu*termilk sky Don'tcha fail me when I'm needin' you most Hang a moon above her hitchin' post Hitch me to the one I love You can if you try, don't tell me no lie Will you be mellow and bright tonight Ole bu*termilk sky? Ole bu*termilk sky, don't tell me no lie You can if you try, ole bu*termilk sky