Watching the Moon Roll By
(Bob Nolan)
The long day has faded deep in the west,
The stars take their place in the sky.
On soft feathered wings, the birds seek their nest
While I watch the moon roll by.
Refrain:
Evening comes.
A million stars will soon be lighting their way across the sky.
Here in the joy of their smile let me linger awhile,
Watching the moon roll by.
Lost on the trail, I roam but he will lead me home.
Thru the night, when all the world’s at rest,
I’ll travel along and ‘way up high, even the stars seem to know
Why I sing as I go, watching the moon roll by.
This lovely, romantic song was never recorded by the Sons of the Pioneers or used in any of their films. We asked the multi-talented Dave Bourne to make a demo for us in 2001 in order to have an example for listeners. It is our sincere hope that current artists will record it. This is one of the many Bob Nolan songs not limited to one genre or to one style of singing. It has unlimited possibilities. Photocopies of sheet music for this song are available from Calin Coburn, Bob Nolan's grandson. Email Calin for more details.
Bob Nolan’s Folio of Cowboy Classics No. 2, © 1940 by AMERICAN MUSIC, INC.