The Legend Of The Rebel Soldier chords by Lee Ann Womack

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