The Legend Of The Rebel Soldier Cifras

[Verse 1]
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In a dreary Yankee prison
                      D
Where a Rebel soldier lay
D
By his side there stood a preacher
                           G
‘Ere his soul should pass away
 
As he faintly whispered, ”Parson,”
                          D
As he clutched him by the hand
D
“Oh Parson, tell me quickly,
                              G
Will my soul pass through the Southland?”
 
 
[Instrumental]
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[Verse 2]
G
“Will my soul pass through the Southland,
                     D
Through old Virginia grand
D
Will I see the hills of Georgia
                            G
And the green fields of Ala-bam?”
 
G
“Will I see that little church house
                             D
Where I pledged my heart and hand
D
Oh Parson, tell me quickly,
                              G
Will my soul pass through the Southland?”
 
 
[Instrumental]
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[Verse 3]
G
“Was for lovin’, dear old Dixie
                      D
In this dreary cell I lie
D
Was for lovin’, dear old Dixie
                         G
In this northern state I die.”
G
“Will you see my little daughter?
                       D
Will you make her understand?
D
Oh Parson, tell me quickly,
                              G
Will my soul pass through the Southland?”
 
 
[Instrumental]
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[Verse 4]
      G
With his soul pure as a lily
                   D
And his body sanctified
        D
In that dreary yankee prison
                     G
The brave rebel soldier died
        G
Then the parson looked up to heaven
                        D
And in blessing raised his hand
       D
Father grant this soldier’s wishes
                              G
May his soul pass through the Southland
 
 
[Outro]
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