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Thread #2509   Message #10225
Posted By: Jon W.
08-Aug-97 - 12:13 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: Shall My Soul Pass through Old Ireland?
Subject: Lyr Add: THE LEGEND OF THE REBEL SOLDIER
Here is another version, this one American (Confederate)

THE LEGEND OF THE REBEL SOLDIER
(arr. Moore) The Country Gentlemen

In a dreary Yankee prison where a rebel 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 soul 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 the little churchhouse, where I pledged my heart and hand?
Oh parson, tell me quickly, will my soul pass through 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 little daughter, will you make her understand?
Oh parson, tell me quickly, will my soul pass through the Southland?

Then the Rebel Soldier died.