Misc Originals – David Henry Lucas - Legend Of The Rebel Soldier (Guitar)

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[Verse 1] Tempo 83
     D
In a dreary Yankee prison

                      A
Where a Rebel soldier lay

A
By his side there stood a preacher

                           D
‘Ere his soul should pass away
As he faintly whispered, ”Parson,”
                          A
As he clutched him by the hand

A
“Oh Parson, tell me quickly,

                              D
Will my soul pass through the Southland?”
[Verse 2] [CHANGE KEY]
E
“Will my soul pass through the Southland,

                     B
Through old Virginia grand

B
Will I see the hills of Georgia

                            E
And the green fields of Ala-bam?”

E
“Will I see that little church house

                             B
Where I pledged my heart and hand

B
Oh Parson, tell me quickly,

                              E
Will my soul pass through the Southland?”
[Verse 3] [KEY CHANGE]
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?”
[Outro]
         D             G
Then the Rebel soldier died