Lee Ann Womack – The Legend Of The Rebel Soldier (Guitar)

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[Verse 1]
     G
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] G D G [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] G D G [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] G D G [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] G D G