Ole buttermilk sky I'ma keepin' my eye peeled on you What's the good word tonight? Are you gonna be mellow tonight? Ole buttermilk 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 buttermilk sky I'ma tellin' you why, now you know Keep it in mind tonight Keep a-brushin' those clouds from sight Ole buttermilk 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 buttermilk sky? Ole buttermilk sky, don't tell me no lie You can if you try, ole buttermilk sky