Alison Krauss & Union Station – Bright Sunny South (Guitar)

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From the bright sunny south to the war, I was sent,

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E'er the days of my boyhood, I scarcely had spent.

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From it's cool shady forests and deep flowing streams,

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Ever fond in my mem'ry and sweet in my dreams.

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Oh, my dear little sister, I still see her tears.

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When I had to leave home in our tender years.

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And my sweet gentle mother, so dear to my heart,

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It grieved me sincerely when we had to part.

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Said my kind-hearted father as he took my hand:

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"As you go in defense of our dear native land,

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"Son, be brave but show mercy whenever you can.

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"Our hearts will be with you, 'til you 'turn again."

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In my bag there's a bible to show me the way,

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Through my trials here on earth and to Heaven some day.

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I will shoulder my musket and brandish my sword,

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In defense of this land and the word of the Lord.