Lyr Req: Will My Soul Pass through the Southland?

Subject: Let My Soul Pass Through the Southland
From:
Date: 14 Apr 97 - 10:40 AM

I'd like to have the words to this song.

Subject: RE: Let My Soul Pass Through the Southland
From: Martin Ryan
Date: 14 Apr 97 - 11:19 AM

This turned up in another thread a while back. Filter on "soul" to get one on "Shall my soul pass through old Ireland":

Regards.

Subject: Lyr Add: WILL MY SOUL PASS THROUGH THE SOUTHLAND?
From:
Date: 14 Apr 97 - 12:08 PM

This song is based on the Irish classic Kevin Barry, but is not the same as referenced above. The Country Gentlemen, a great bluegrass group, had the "hit" on Rebel Records some time ago. It was written by a great writer, Charlie Moore. Enjoy:

WILL MY SOUL PASS THROUGH THE SOUTHLAND?
(Charlie Moore)

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 the old Virginia grand?
Will I see the hills of Georgia and the green field of Alabam'?
Will I see that little church-house where I pledged my heart and hand?
Oh, Parson, tell me quickly: will my soul pass through the Southland?"

"'Twas for loving dear old Dixie, in this dreary cell I lie.
'Twas 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?"


(Taps...) Then the Rebel soldier died.

Subject: RE: Let My Soul Pass Through the Southland
From: Les Blank
Date: 14 Apr 97 - 12:11 PM

Second line, last verse should read:

....In this Northern state I die

Sorry !!!