Here's Doc Watson's version of "Bright Sunny South" from
Doc & Merle's "Down South" album. Unfortunately, the liner
notes are minimal, listing it only as "Traditional, arranged by
Doc Watson." It's similar, but quite distinct from "The
Sunny South" in the DT.

From the bright, sunny South to the war I was sent
Ere the days of my boyhood I scarcely had spent
From its cool shady forests and deep flowing streams
Ever fond in my mem¹ry and sweet in my dreams

Oh my dear little sister, I still see her tears
When I had to leave home in our tender years
And my sweet, gentle mother, so dear to my heart
It grieved me sincerely when we had to part

Said my kind-hearted father, as he took my hand
"As you go in defense of our dear native land,
Son, be brave, but show mercy whenever you can.
Our hearts will be with you till you return again."

In my pack there¹s a Bible to show me the way
Through my trials on earth and to heaven some day.
I will shoulder my musket and brandish my sword
In defense of this land and the word of the Lord.