Tuning: Standard (E A+ D G+ B E)
Difficulty: Novice
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+
