Blue bonnet breezes Bring precious moments to mind Blue bonnet breezes Stirring up memories of romance and passion Making a sweet place in time A girl and a boy with high hopes and joy Doing whatever they pleased With the love in their eyes, 'neath the wide open sky Making love in the blue bonnet breeze The story is old, it's often been told Of a rich city boy and a poor country girl Their families tried hard to keep them apart But they became each other's world He asked her to marry, of course, she said yes When he knelt there on his blended knee They promised forever, no matter whatever As they kissed in the blue bonnet breeze Blue bonnet breezes Bring precious moments to mind Blue bonnet breezes Stirring up memories of romance and passion Making a sweet place in time A girl and a boy with high hopes and joy Doing whatever they pleased With the love in their eyes 'neath the wide open sky Making love in the blue bonnet breeze The father said "No", in a voice loud and cold "Oh, what of your future and school?" "This won't be allowed", his mother said, proud "We won't let you be such a fool" "I'm your Juliet" "I'm your Romeo" They said as they walked hand-in-hand They knew in their hearts they could not live apart So they started making their plans So she rented a bridal gown He rented a tux A bouquet of blue bonnets And in his fancy new truck They drove faster and faster As fast as could go 'Til they crashed in a field Of blue bonnets below They placed a marker saying "May you rest in peace" Now their souls swirled together In the blue bonnet breeze Hmm-mmm Bringing sweet memories to mind Hmm-mmm Marking a sweet place in time Hoo-mmm Doing whatever they please Mmm-hmm Making love in the blue bonnet breeze