Ole buttermilk sky I'm 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 donky 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 so easy if I can only bank on you Ole buttermilk sky I'm telling you why now you know Keep it in mind tonight keep brushing those clouds from sight Ole buttermilk sky you don't fail me when I'm needing you most Hang a moon above her hitching post and 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 buttermilk sky [ guitar ] Ole buttermilk sky you don't fail me... Will you be mellow and bright tonight buttermilk sky