Walk along the river, sweet lullaby
It just keep on flowing
They don't worry 'bout where it's goin', no, no
Don't fly mister blue bird
I'm just walking down the road
Early morning sunshine tell me all I need to know

You're my blue sky, you're my sunny day
Lord, you know it makes me high
When you turn your love my way
Turn your love my way, yeah

Good ol' Sunday morning bells are ringing everywhere
Goin' to Carolina, it won't be long and I'll be there

You're my blue sky, you're my sunny day
Lord, you know it makes me high
When you turn your love my way
Turn your love my way, yeah, yeah


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    this song would be in the soundtrack of my life

    tigrlilly81*on April 18, 2003   Link
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    Its a tribute to mother nature, good friends, peace, love and all that happy stuff. Just a beautiful song performed by some of the best musicians and two of the best guitarists ever.

    Forty3Hodownon January 27, 2006   Link
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    This song makes me happy : )

    starrynighton May 26, 2002   Link
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    Close your eyes and let Duanne Allman & Dickey Betts take you on a journey to paradise. Duane was one of the greatest guitarist ever. This is one of his masterpieces.

    ml_is_coolon June 16, 2002   Link
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    This song reminds me of one of those beautiful days where everything is just right and you get this overwhelming feeling of happiness.

    BigMac72on July 05, 2002   Link
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    I think this is one of the funnest songs i have ever heard. Its such a good feeling to cruise through the country and listen to Blue Sky on a great sunny day. I love the guitar solos throughout the song.

    Eat a Peachon November 18, 2004   Link
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    I understand the song is a tribute to Dickey Betts girlfriend of the time Sandy "Bluesky". The two of them had a daughter Jessica who was the inspiration for the song of the same name. Amazing song.

    Dudditson June 08, 2005   Link
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    this song is perfect. love it.

    DubC4Lifeon April 23, 2006   Link
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    Anybody know whether Duane or Dickey plays the first solo?

    Anderson_Councilon November 24, 2006   Link
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    Love this song. I adore listening to it just after I wake up on a calm, sunny Sunday or Saturday morning.

    KellyWon February 21, 2007   Link

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