The Legend Of The Rebel Soldier
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In a dreary Yankee prison where a revel soldier lay.
By his side there stood a preacher Ere his soul should pass away.
And he faintly whispered: "Parson" as he clutched him by the hand
Oh Parson, tell me quickly, Will my sould pass through the Southland?
[ Will my soul pass through the Southland, through old Virginia grand ]
[ Will I see the hills of Georgia and the green fields of Alabam? ]
[ Will I see that little churchhouse, where I pledged my heart and hand ]
[ Oh Parson, tell me quickly, will my soul pass thorugh the Southland? ]
Was for loving dear old Dixie, in this dreary cell I lie
Was for loving dear old Dixie, in this northern state I die.
Will you see my littl daughter, wil you make her understand
Oh Parson, tell my quickly, will my soul pass through the Southland?
Then the Rebel soldier died.